Physical Therapist Assistant

Overview

Provides coordinated physical therapy to patients of all age groups under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist.  Participates in the coordination of care.

• Provides services that are ordered by the physician as indicated in the plan of care,  as developed, delegated, and supervised  by the Physical Therapist. Completes appropriate documentation in a timely manner
• Administers non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical modalities to patients
• Applies concepts of infection control and standard precautions in performing patient care activities to prevent contamination and transmission of disease
• Coordinates care and documents coordination with all involved disciplines and supervising therapist involved in the care of the patient as needed and appropriate
• Uses effective interpersonal relations and communication skills to provide patient and care giver education
• Meets mandatory continuing education requirements
• Promotes compliance with all fiscal intermediary and/or other third-party payors, through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency
• Participates in the Agency’s QAPI program
• Participates in Agency-sponsored in-service training
• Promotes the Agency philosophy and administrative policies
• Demonstrates commitment, professional growth, and competency

Environmental/Working Conditions:

Works in a health care facility or patients’ homes in various conditions; possible exposure to blood and bodily fluids and infectious diseases; ability to work a flexible schedule; ability to travel locally; some exposure to unpleasant weather.

Education:

• Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy assistant with an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Licensure:

• Current State License or a multi-state license issued by a state member of the Physical Therapist Licensure Compact (PTLC), if practicing in a state member of the PTLC,  to practice Physical Therapy, or if licensure

  does not apply, meets one of the requirements listed in 42 CFR §484.115(I)

Experience:

• One year experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

Skills:

• Therapy skills as set forth in the Therapy Practice Act and other regulatory agencies

• Good interpersonal skills

• Proof of current CPR

• Knowledge of durable medical equipment

Transportation:

• Reliable transportation
• Current Driver’s License
• Valid and current auto liability insurance

Physical, Mental, Miscellaneous Demands:

• Ability to do heavy lifting, bending, pulling, pushing, and standing. Prolonged standing and walking required
• Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines and patient needs and to meet patient and family individualized psychosocial needs
• Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity
• Must have and maintain valid Driver’s License, and proof of current valid auto liability insurance
• Requires current CPR certificate, and the ability to maintain a current CPR certificate
• Requires ability to use up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds continuously to move objects
• Work deals mostly with areas such as preparing and reading data and figures, records, reports, visual inspection involving small details. Although important, depth perception and field of vision (peripheral) are not as critical as the ability to distinguish small details and markings very near to the observer
• Requires ability to grasp, pull, push, carry or otherwise manipulate objects; ability to perform tasks requiring action of muscles or groups of muscles and foot and/or hand-eye coordination
• Requires ability to communicate clearly and make self-understood effectively in face-to-face interactions; articulate with accuracy to communicate using phone
• Requires ability to hear and receive verbal instructions correctly, answer phones, communicate professionally with people in situations with some background noise
• Requires ability to concentrate on fine detail with frequent interruption; ability to focus attention on tasks for 10-20 minutes at a time on a continuous basis, 20-60 minutes on occasion
• Requires ability to understand and relate to specific ideas one at a time and to the concepts behind specific ideas; ability to remember verbal and written tasks/assignments from a few hours to several day periods
• Position requires sitting approximately 60% of time standing/stooping/bending/ climbing approximately 20% of time; and walking approximately 20% of time
• Excellent computer software skills necessary to produce accurate documents and materials required
• Requires ability to work effectively under minimal supervision; exercise excellent, sound professional judgment and maintain confidentiality

What you get:

We offer a competitive benefits package including medical/dental/vision, term life insurance, paid vacation/holidays, and a 401(k) Savings Plan.