POSITION SUMMARY- PTA Monroe

Performs under the direction and supervision of the Manager of Support Operations/Physical Therapist meet clinic needs.

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES-

Promotes and has knowledge of and utilizes appropriate patient care protocol relating to the physical, psychosocial, and developmental needs for neonatal, pediatric, adult, and geriatric patient.

Competently performs appropriate physical therapy techniques and procedures

Provides for continuity of patient care through written and verbal communication with other health care professionals

Makes recommendations for needed patient care equipment prior to patient discharge and assists with acquisition of same as appropriate Documents findings, patient progress, and all procedures performed within establishes time frames

Submits all patient billing at the end of each day

Instructs patients/family member in home programs

Demonstrates effective time management

Complies with quality improvement standards

Participates in assigned aspects of affiliated PT/PTA student training

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Education: Graduation from an approved PTA Program
• Licensure: Active in-state PTA license
• Current CPR Certification
• Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served
• Basic computer knowledge
• Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professional