Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

The position involves conducting medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist.

Core duties and responsibilities

• Applies research and proven techniques to prevent or treat conditions that limit the body's ability to move and function in daily life by implementing the plan of care established by a physical therapist.
• Determines/revises priorities for direct/indirect patient care activities based on patient need and available resources; collaborates with nursing to update appropriate algorithms for safe patient handling.
• Instructs patient and caregiver in treatment programs, precautions and equipment use as necessary and documents patient/caregiver demonstration of instructions provided.
• Documents all treatments, according to department policies and procedures, as monitored by supervision of the patient’s primary physical therapist.
• SUBMIT ACCURATE CHARGES OF SERVICES RENDERED FOR PATIENTS, ACCORDING TO DEPARTMENTAL POLICIES AND PROCEDURES UTILIZING THE BILLING SYSTEM VIA THE PATIENT’S EMR.
• CARRIES OUT OVERSIGHT RESPONSIBILITIES TO ENSURE SUPERVISION OF STUDENTS AND VOLUNTEERS.
• For facilities with specialty accreditation requirements: Completion of annual required education related to specialty accreditation as defined by accreditation standards.

Physical requirements

• Heavy/Hard work: Work requires strength and/or stamina, lifting, moving, stooping, reaching, standing, walking, and carrying of materials and equipment weighing 40+lbs.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Skills and abilities

• Ability to organize and prioritize time and tasks to achieve a well-coordinated work effort and to effectively meet work schedules including an ability to integrate multiple factors which may have an impact on patient care.