Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation
Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation
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Job Description
JOB SUMMARY:
Assists Physical Therapist with all patient treatments for inpatients outpatients and contract services.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry a regular patient caseload under the supervision from the Licensed Physical Therapist performing the prescribed patient treatments after completion of the patient evaluation by the Physical Therapist.
- Communicates with supervising PT on a regular basis regarding patient treatment plan and progress.
- The PTA must work with the PT on:
- Collection of data for the reevaluation of patient progress
- Recommendations for changes in patient treatments
- Assisting with data collection for the progress and discharge notes written in the medical chart.
4 Guides activities of aides and families concerning patient treatment and conducts inservice education or training to health care personnel and families.
5. Assists with general cleaning of patient treatment area and supplies ordinary equipment for patient use.
6. Takes responsibility and uses opportunities to promote education and professional knowledge.
- Uses effective communication techniques within rehabilitation department and interdepartmentally to maximize team building.
- Maintains 85 productivity.
- Other duties as assigned by supervisor.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Work is performed in a clinical Rehabilitation Department setting and in resident rooms where contact with staff physicians residents families and the public is required. Requires walking up to 95 of the workday. Must be capable of lifting pushing pulling and moving up to 50 pounds or more. Finger dexterity is required with eyehand coordination vision and hearing corrected to normal range.
QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:
Work requires the knowledge of Physical Therapy normally acquired through a twoyear degree from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants. New York State license to practice ortemporary New York State license. Must possess skills to effectively acquire pertinent informationfrom patients charts and the patients implement procedures and document the effects of treatment.Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate accurately and precisely to patients and
familymembers the instructions that may be necessary in the completion of a treatment program. Also beable to identify changes in patient conditions and be able to communicate those changes to theappropriate supervisor.
Employment Type
Full-Time
