Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

Performs selected patient treatments under the general supervision of the Supervising and/or Staff Physical Therapist, Director, or designee. Responsible for the overall direction, utilization, supervision, instruction, and evaluation of supportive staff, volunteers, and students within the department or facility.

Responsibilities

• Treatment Quality:
  • Ensures Physical Therapy practices align with the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
  • Treats patients of all ages (infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics) without bias regarding race, creed, gender, or disability.
  • Demonstrates respect for patients’ rights to treatment and involvement in treatment decisions (patient-centric shared decision-making).
  • Practices ethical responsibility based on patients’ cultural, ethnic, and religious beliefs, as applicable by law.
  • Maintains care consistent with the plan of care, including therapeutic interventions and modalities deemed appropriate by the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Confers with the supervising Physical Therapist regarding additional patient needs, treatment modifications, or progress.
• Treatment Quantitative:
  • Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with department/facility needs.
  • Manages caseload, including no-shows (NS), cancellations (CXL), and reschedules, with communication to the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Follows the Plan of Care established by the Physical Therapist, including frequency, progressions, and interventions.
  • Ensures billing/CPT or RVU matches time spent with patients, within department standards.
• Records and Reports:
  • Prepares and submits department/facility reports while maintaining confidentiality.
  • Completes Discharge reports/summaries in conjunction with the supervising Physical Therapist.
  • Assists supervising Physical Therapists in completing Progress Notes and communicating with referring physicians and agencies.
  • Completes daily notes in a timely manner to support medical necessity.
  • Prepares special reports as requested by the Director or Manager.
• Professional Status and Public Relations:
  • Maintains current professional knowledge of techniques and trends.
  • Attends continuing education, meetings, or special courses and shares information with department/facility personnel.
  • Prepares and presents educational presentations to community groups as requested.
  • Maintains positive public relations with all community sources.
• Teamwork:
  • Provides coverage, volunteers assistance, and maintains workflows within the department as needed.
  • Works cooperatively and refrains from negative conversations.
  • Shares knowledge and insights constructively with co-workers.
  • Addresses conflicts directly with the appropriate person before involving leadership or uninvolved peers.
  • Is considerate of others in the work environment (e.g., breaks, noise levels, computer/phone use).
• Policies and Procedures:
  • Knows and complies with policies and procedures outlined in the Orthopedic One Employee Handbook.
  • Assists leadership in implementing policies and procedures as necessary.
  • Actively participates in training and adheres to compliance and risk management programs.

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Preferred minimum of two (2) years of orthopedic department/facility experience; new graduates with orthopedic clinical experience are encouraged to apply.
• Must have or be eligible for State Licensure or Registration (must obtain within one (1) year or as per state law).
• Must maintain and provide verification of CPR certification, including BLS/AED training.

Schedule

Regular Full Time, Day Shift.