Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem

General Purpose

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Depending on the size of the facility the job duties may vary. Receipt of the job description does not imply or create a promise of employment, nor an employment contract of any kind; my employment with the Company is at-will.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Affords assistance to the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
• Schedules treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
• Instructs residents, families, and caregivers in physical therapy to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensuring all PT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Assists in overseeing and directing technicians and provides supervision and education for affiliated students.
• Ensures that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly, and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Residents’ Rights

• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Fosters feelings of self-worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
• Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Reports all grievances and resident complaints to the administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Reports any incident involving rehab staff to the RVP immediately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity.

Physical Demand Ratings

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand and talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; and reach forward with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, or crouch. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

The overall physical demand rating for a job of the PT falls within the Medium classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. However, due to the population in contracted facilities, this position has been classified as Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).

Specific Job Functions

• Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in PT treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
• Attends all mandatory inservices.