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Job Description
Physical Therapist Assistant
JOB SUMMARY
The Physical Therapist Assistant assists in implementing the rehabilitative plan of care under the direction and supervision of a qualified Physical Therapist.
QUALIFICATIONS
Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistants program with an Associate s degree approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. Licensed or Certified by the state in which the Physical Therapist Assistant resides or practices according to state requirements.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
Requires moderately heavy physical exertion on a regular and reoccurring basis such as extensive driving, assisting patients in transfer activities (wheelchair to bed, to tub, to commodes) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation therapy. Regularly required to use hands and arms. Frequently required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, depth perception and ability to adjust focus.
WORKING CONDITIONS
General office, health care setting - exposure to infectious disease.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
1. Provides direct physical therapy services according to directions of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician s plan of care. Observes, records and reports to the Physical Therapist and clinical supervisor responses to treatment and any changes in the patient s condition.
2. Treats the patient in accordance with the care plan after the PT performs the initial evaluation to establish treatment goals, frequency, duration and specific modalities to be used in accordance with the physician s orders with the PT. Treat patients to relieve pain, develop or restore function and maintain maximum performance, using physical means, such as exercise, massage, heat, light, and electricity.
3. Reviews weekly the patient s programs. Contacts Physical Therapist directly for patient reports and care as needed, or required by State/Federal guidelines.
4. Submits appropriate written reports of the patient s progress at the designated intervals to the physician and/or PT. All notes written by the PTA will be co-signed (if state requires) by the supervising Physical Therapist.
5. Instructs patients regarding physical therapy procedures designated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
6. Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local and company-maintained standards of care and ethics and policies concerned with the practice of physical therapy and among other things, personnel qualifications.
7. Participates in staff development activities and in in-services education programs.
8. Meets productivity and utilization expectations as established by the Company and the facility.
9. Completes timely clinical documentation to include functional goal-setting, progress and therapeutic approach.
10. Completes administrative/billing documentation timely and accurately.
11. Covers more than one facility as required by the need of the Company.
12. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable duties as assigned.
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PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires moderately heavy occupational exertion on a regular and reoccurring basis such as extensive driving, assisting patients in transfer activities (wheelchair to bed, to tub, to commodes) and providing substantial support to individuals in ambulation therapy. Regularly required to use hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. Occasionally required to sit. Occasionally lift and/or move over 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities include close, peripheral, depth perception and ability to adjust focus. WORKING CONDITIONS General office, health care setting-exposure to infectious disease. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 1. Provides treatment as ordered by the attending physician. 2. Assists the physician in evaluating the patient s level of function. Evaluates and establishes goals based on the patient s current level of function and potential improvements. Assists in developing and updating the plan of treatment. 3. Guides and instructs therapeutic, self-care and creative activities that are directed toward improving independence and physical and mental functioning. 4. Observes, records and reports to the physician the patient s reaction to the therapy program or any changes in the patient s condition. 5. Advises, consults and instructs patients in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices. Instructs, teaches and supervises other health care team personnel in the case of patients requiring occupational therapy. 6. May supervise Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant(s) and co-sign Certified Occupational Therapy Assistant s progress notes. 7. Adheres to all applicable federal, state, local and company maintained standards of care and ethics and policies concerned with the practice of occupational therapy and among other things, personnel qualifications. 8. Participates in staff development activities. Participates in in-services education programs. 9. Demonstrates evidence of continuing education conducted for the in-service sessions. 10. Meets productivity and utilization expectations as established by the Company and the facility. 11. Completes timely clinical documentation to include functional goal-setting, progress and therapeutic approach. 12. Completes clinical documentation timely and accurately. 13. Covers more than one facility as required by the need of the Company. 14. This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive. The employee will be expected to perform other reasonable duties as assigned. For more information please call or email your resume to To view all available positions, please visit: To view benefits: To Apply by Email :
Employment Type
Full Time
