Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant Divine Mercy Home Health, LLC. - 5.0 Beaverton, OR Job Details Part-time | Full-time | PRN | Per diem $30.51 - $38.13 an hour 4 hours ago Benefits Disability insurance Health insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Flexible schedule Life insurance Retirement plan Qualifications Inpatient experience Clinic experience Outpatient experience Orthopedics Medical terminology Full Job Description Overview Join our dedicated healthcare team as a Home Health Physical Therapist Assistant, where you will play a vital role in delivering exceptional patient care within the comfort of patients' homes. This dynamic position offers the opportunity to work closely with licensed physical therapists and healthcare professionals to develop and implement personalized treatment plans that promote recovery, mobility, and independence. As a key member of our home health services, you will empower patients across diverse age groups, including geriatric, pediatric, and neurological populations, to achieve their rehabilitation goals in a supportive community setting. Responsibilities Assist licensed physical therapists in developing and executing comprehensive care plans tailored to each patient's needs. Provide hands-on therapy interventions such as therapeutic exercises, manual therapy techniques, and trigger point therapy to improve mobility and reduce pain. Monitor patient progress regularly, document treatment outcomes accurately in electronic health records (EHR) systems, and communicate updates to the healthcare team. Educate patients and their families on home exercise programs, safety measures, and community resources to support ongoing recovery. Collaborate effectively with healthcare professionals including physicians, nurses, and social workers to coordinate discharge planning and ensure seamless patient care transitions. Conduct assessments of patients' physiology, anatomy, and functional status to inform treatment adjustments. Maintain compliance with clinical documentation standards and adhere to all regulatory guidelines for home health services. Skills Proven experience working with geriatric patients in home health or outpatient rehabilitation settings. Strong knowledge of physiology, anatomy, orthopedics, neurology, pediatrics, and geriatrics to inform effective treatment strategies. Familiarity with outpatient clinic experience, inpatient hospital settings, or outpatient rehabilitation centers is highly desirable. Proficiency in medical terminology and physical therapy documentation practices within electronic health records (EHR) or electronic medical records (EMR) systems. Ability to develop and modify treatment plans based on patient progress and clinical assessments. Excellent client communication skills to educate patients about their care plans and motivate adherence. Experience with discharge planning processes and working collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams for optimal patient outcomes. Knowledge of outpatient rehabilitation techniques such as trigger point therapy and physiotherapy modalities. Embark on a rewarding career where your skills make a meaningful difference in patients' lives every day!

Pay:

$30.51 - $38.13 per hour Expected hours: 40.0 per week

Benefits:

401(k) matching Disability insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Life insurance Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person