Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Duties

• Assists the physician in evaluating patient’s level of function.
• Applies diagnostic and prognostic muscle, nerve, joint and functional ability tests.
• Treats patients to relieve pain and/or restore function to maintain maximum performance.
• Makes arrangements for out patient services, which cannot be given in the home.
• Maintains communication with the Nurse /Case Manager.
• Records and reports to the physician the patient’s reaction to treatment and/or any changes of the patient’s condition.
• Instructs patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic, and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.).
• Instructs the family in the patient’s total physical therapy program.
• Attends PTA staff meetings and in-service presentations.
• Participates in care conferences.
• Participates in staff and Agency development activities.
• Prepares an assessment of the patient’s condition and periodic evaluations and summaries and writes clinical/progress notes on the date of the visit and incorporates same in the patient record no less than weekly.
• Participates in the development and periodic revision of the physician’s Plan of Care.

Qualifications

• Registered by the State of Michigan
• Current Michigan driver’s license and/or reliable transportation with proof of automobile insurance
• CPR certification preferred