Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description Responsibilities: - Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
- Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
- Assist in maintaining the department.
- Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
- Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.
- Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Supervisory Requirements: - This position is not a supervisory role.
Qualifications: - Education and/or Experience:
- Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
- Language Skills:
- Ability to read technical procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
- Mathematical Skills:
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
- Reasoning Ability:
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
- Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
Physical Demands: - Standing and/or walking very frequently.
- Sitting occasionally.
- Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
- Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
- Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
- Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
- Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
- Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment: - The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
- Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Additional Information: - Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
- The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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