Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
• Auxiliary in maintaining department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
• Auxiliary in cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Auxiliary in training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to read, write, and understand language skills.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning ability to solve practical problems.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Benefits

We offer a 401(k) plan with company match. Employee Assistance Plan (EAP).

Qualifications

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Erecting, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Additional Information

Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.