Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary

The primary purpose of your job position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines and regulations, and as may be directed by the administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Essential Functions

• Provides physical therapy services to residents under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Conducts screenings of residents at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
• Identifies indications for evaluations at appropriate intervals and assists in the evaluation under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a target list, including short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in treatment plan that includes, but is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion activities and modalities.
• Assists in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by the resident's performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitors resident's response to intervention and consults with the Physical Therapist if modification is indicated.
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist.
• Provides, recommends, and fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment. Trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of such equipment.
• Participates in resident, family, and staff education.
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
• Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of physical therapy services.
• Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
• Maintains a current knowledge of the law and regulations regarding rehabilitative services and consults with supervisor to ensure that all employment actions are in compliance with applicable regulations.
• Attends and participates in scheduled training, educational classes and meetings required or requested for position.
• Ensures a safe environment and utilizes tools and equipment in a safe manner complying with all infection control, universal precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Adheres to all policies of company, including job description, certification requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and resident's rights.

Qualifications

• Must possess an Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Two (2) years' experience is preferred, in a therapist capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.
• Must have training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy practices.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in this state.
• Must not have any history of involvement in fraud or be listed on the OIG exclusion listing.