PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Responsibilities

• Clinical Care Delivery Practices
• Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with departmental needs.
• Follows the Plan of Care established by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist regarding patient management, including additional needs, treatment modifications, and progress updates.
• Provides treatment to patients of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities without bias or prejudice.
• Demonstrates ethical practice that honors the cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs of the patients served, in accordance with applicable laws.
• Clinical Documentation & Communication
• Prepares and submits all required documentation related to job responsibilities, including: Current daily treatment notes, Special reports as requested by the Manager.
• Ensures all patient documentation meets record standards and formatting requirements.
• Attends departmental and facility meetings as required.
• Maintains positive working relationships with other clinical departments and considers the impact of programming changes when appropriate.
• Collaborates with Wellness Center Fitness and Aquatics staff as part of integrated treatment outcomes.
• Affords assistance in planning future exercise-based services that meet community needs.
• Works closely with the manager to support program budget compliance.
• Participates in the facility’s risk-management and quality-improvement initiatives.
• Clinical Support Operations
• Assists with cleaning and maintaining therapy equipment.
• Helps maintain appropriate levels of patient care supplies.
• Supports room setup and performs laundry duties as needed.
• Promotes injury-prevention practices within the work environment.
• Professional Development
• Stays current with literature, techniques, and evidence-based practices.
• Attends continuing education courses, conventions, and professional meetings.
• Prepares and delivers presentations to patients, staff, or community groups as requested.
• Represents the department and promotes services to potential referral sources and community members.

Qualifications

• Current PTA licensure in the State of Idaho is required.
• Experience working with the public in a health-related capacity, preferably within a rehabilitation setting.
• Proficiency with Electronic Medical Records (EMR).
• Typing skills of at least 35 words per minute.
• Computer literacy, including basic word-processing skills.
• A current BLS certification is necessary, or applicants must be willing to obtain it within six (6) months of hire.