Physical Therapy Assistant (Healthcare)

Compensation: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour depending on experience

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
• Assist in maintaining department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with 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.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements

• The position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification Education and/or Experience

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills

• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands

• The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:
• 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.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

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.
• The above statements are strictly intended to describe the general nature and level of the work being performed.
• They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.