Physical Therapy Assistant- Acute

Job Description

Shift: Days, Weekends
Entry level pay starting at $26/hr.

Practices

• Employee and patient safety during daily job activities.
• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.

Responsibilities

• Implements individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations and through consideration of practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
• Modifies treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments in consultation with physical therapist.
• Collects patient data and communicates with the physical therapists regarding discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.
• Documents patient care accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department/hospital policies.
• Charges patients accurately and timely according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines.
• Oversees the care provided by rehabilitation aides according to established regulations and practice standards, and may involve coordinating activities of rehabilitation aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Evaluates and interprets patient data relative to age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, modifying approaches and communication skills accordingly.
• Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education, utilizing opportunities for teaching and documenting understanding as appropriate.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Maintains clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.
• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.
• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats.

Education

• Associate's Required
• Field Of Study: Physical Therapy

Licenses And Certifications

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS)
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• OR Physical Therapy Assistant - TEMP (PTA-TEMP)

Physical Requirements

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Pay Range

$20.60 - $38.31