Physical Therapist Assistant

Basic Function

Perform components of Physical Therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising Physical Therapist.  They assist Physical Therapists in providing services medically prescribed for patients suffering from injuries or medical diseases, to restore functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability. 

Nature and Scope

The position will report to the Director of Rehabilitation responsible for the facility(s) or area(s) of service.  The scope of care can include patients form pediatric to geriatric.

Qualifications

·                     Minimum of two (2) years clinical experience preferred

·                     Must have current unrestricted professional license to practice

·               Graduate with an Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.

·                     Must possess excellent organizational, time management, and leadership abilities

·                     Excellent oral and written communication skills are required

Principal Job Responsibilities

1.             Meet company guidelines by maintaining company established productivity levels.

2.             Performs a variety of techniques to improve function, tone, strength, ROM, balance, etc. outlined in a treatment plan developed in collaboration with a physical therapist.

3.             Administers treatment modalities appropriately.

4.             Performs effective gait training program.

5.             Provides appropriate wound care, i.e., setting up sterile field, debridement of necrotic tissue, and application of topical medication and bandages.

6.             Utilizes positioning as a technique to prevent or reduce deformities and/or promote function.

7.             Records the patient’s responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. 

8.             Follows all state regulations for and maintains current licensure.

9.             Provides written documentation in accordance with accepted professional standards, company standards, and all State and Federal laws, rules and regulations.

10.         Enters all pertinent documentation into the patient progress notes in a timely manner per department and facility(s) policy.

11.         Ensures timely and accurate reporting for billing of all services provided.

12.         Maintains good working relationship with facility staff/customers.

13.         Follows company expectations in regards to HIPAA/Corporate Compliance policies and procedures.

14.         Adheres with Medicare Final Local Medical Review Policy for discipline specific guidelines.

15.         Performs other duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements

·               Job duties are generally performed in a clean and well-equipped area with uniform temperatures and normal noise levels

·               Work alternates between sitting and standing with mobility necessary

·               Average sight, talking, hearing, and touching are necessary

·               Ability to lift, turn, move, position and /or transport patient in/out of bed, chair, wheelchair with or without reasonable accommodation and without posing a threat to health or safety of him/herself or others, including patients, their families, and co-workers

·               Must be able to drive between facilities and specific locations as needed

·               Ability to administer CPR

Exposure

Physical Therapist Assistant will have close contact with patients and is likely to come in contact with blood or bodily fluids.