Physical Therapy Asst
Physical Therapy Asst
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Job Summary
Under the direction/supervision of a Physical Therapist the Physical Therapy Assistant administers rehabilitative/habilitative techniques necessitated as a result of age trauma degenerative disease congenital condition or sudden onset of pathology which requires development maintenance or restoration of function.
Essential Functions
- Planning
- Assists the Physical Therapist in evaluating the effectiveness of the treatment plan and makes appropriate changes to achieve desired clinical outcomes.
- Identifies and prioritizes functional limitations.
- Identifies realistic longterm and shortterm goals described in functional or behavioral terms appropriate to the individuals needs personal goals and expected outcomes.
- Determines treatment techniques and activities needed to achieve goals.
- Outlines the proposed intervention including frequency and duration.
- Achieves an interdisciplinary team approach by consulting with team members including patient/family regarding treatment plan and delivery model.
- Assists with discharge planning and recommendations for additional services to meet the needs of the patient.
- Treatment
- Utilizes appropriate treatment methods based on functional needs of patient.
- Provided under the ongoing direct care of or under the direction/supervision of a physical therapist.
- Focuses on posture balance locomotion strength endurance coordination joint mobility flexibility pain and functional abilities in daily skills.
- Adheres to appropriate and safe application of modalities therapeutic exercises and activities.
- Is altered in accordance with changes in response or status.
- Is provided at a level that is consistent with current physical therapy practice.
- Is interdisciplinary when necessary to meet the needs of the patient.
- Discontinued when goals/outcomes achieved no longer a benefit from physical therapy patient declines to continue intervention.
- Education
- Utilizes appropriate education and training to provide knowledge of illness and treatment needs as well as skills and behaviors that promote recovery and improve function.
- Is appropriate to the individuals age/developmental level gender education culture and socioeconomic status.
- Is presented in ways understandable to patient/family.
- Allows for demonstrated understanding of the information issued.
- Utilizes various methods to achieve desired educational outcome.
- Documentation
- Completes appropriate documentation and communication of all aspects of patient care including results of initial evaluation plan of care interventions response to interventions changes in status reassessments education and discharge.
- Completes within designated time frames.
- Includes all relevant information as outlined by organizational/division policy accrediting agencies regulatory agencies and state practice act.
- Ensures clear concise and relevant documentation for the type of care/treatment being provided.
- Dated and appropriately authenticated by the therapist.
- Adheres to all laws and regulations regarding patient confidentiality and disclosure of protected health information.
- Professionalism
- Utilizes sound professional judgment based on knowledge skill education training and experience.
- Abides by state practice act and guide for professional conduct.
- Establishes and maintains an effective working relationship with patients/families coworkers other health care professionals and the community.
- Takes responsibility for own actions.
- Utilizes effective communication techniques.
- Applies effective problemsolving techniques.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and development.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
- Complies with all policies and standards.
Qualifications
- Associate Degree in Physical Therapy required
- 01 years in a PT Assistant Role preferred
Knowledge Skills and Abilities
- Demonstrates thorough knowledge of human growth and development; anatomy physiology pharmacology and kinesiology; current methods techniques and purposes of physical therapy; the care and operation of physical therapy equipment.
- Requires strong analytical and organizational skills in order to review physicians orders assess functional status develop treatment plans evaluate progress and maintain related documentation.
- Demonstrates a high level of interpersonal and communication skills both verbal and written in order to establish and maintain positive and effective therapeutic/working relationships with patients families physicians and hospital staff.
- Demonstrates working knowledge of the English language verbal and written.
Licenses and Certifications
- PTA Physical Therapist Assistant required
INDRESPTHER
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Employment Type
Full-Time
