Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct patient care services under the direction and supervision of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for documenting patient treatments, changes in condition and other pertinent information as required. The position is also responsible for providing treatment and appropriate therapeutic techniques specific to the age and condition of each patient. 

Essential Responsibilities:  

1. Treats all patients referred for physical therapy as delegated by staff Physical Therapists 
2. Completes and submits all reports pertaining to treatments via EMR 
3. Sees that all referral sources are advised of clinic action for the case referred 
4. Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the clinic and as directed by the physical therapist 
5. Confers with person’s most closely associated with the active management of the patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress 
6. Treats patients of all ages (e.g. infants, children, adolescents, adults, geriatrics, elderly), race, creed, gender, and disability without bias or prejudice 
7. Respects and understands the patient’s right to treatment and right to involvement in treatment decisions 
8. Practices ethical responsibility based on the cultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicable law 
9. Prepares and submits clinic reports via EMR, assuring confidentiality and following all HIPPA guidelines to include re-evaluation, daily treatment notes for all patients seen that day under his/her care, progress reports to supervising physical therapist, referring physicians, and agencies, discharge reports and summaries, special reports as directed by supervising therapist, and daily attendance records and summaries 
10. Attends regular clinic meetings to report on and discuss activities and needs of the clinic, discuss patient’s needs and progress, discuss reports and records, discuss expansion in terms of future goals and needs 
11. Sees that all clinic routines and procedures are carried out as outline 
12. Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy 
13. Attends conventions, meetings, or special courses whenever possible and to share with the clinic personnel information gained 
14. Participate in community outreach events in support of Connecticut Orthopaedics Social Corporate Responsibility initiatives 
15. Maintains good public relations with all community sources 
16. Delegates appropriate tasks with support staff 
17. Plans for future improvement in procedures and organization of the clinic 
18. Assists the Site Supervisor in planning of any new programs to be developed within the clinic 
19. Keeps current and adheres to policies and procedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedure Manual 
20. Assists the Site Supervisor with the revision of any procedures with the clinical personnel as necessary 
21. Actively participates and adheres to all policies and procedures as enumerated in the Corporate Compliance program 
22. Performs other duties as assigned by their supervisor 

Skills and Abilities:  

1. Excellent customer service skills, interpersonal, and communication skills 
2. Excellent documentation and communication skills 
3. Proficient in utilizing Microsoft Office and experience with electronic medical record systems 
4. Able to trouble shoot, strong sense of decision making and judgment; action oriented; approachable 
5. Team player and effective at building and fostering teamwork as well as maintain composure when dealing with conflict, thoughtful of others, courteous 
6. Active listening skills and able to adapt to change 
7. Effectively manages time, timely decision making, and manage priorities 

Experience/Educational requirements:  

• EDUCATION: Graduate of a CAPTE accredited PTA program, Associate of Applied Science 

• EXPERIENCE: Previous experience in outpatient setting required 

• LICENSURE:  Licensed in the state of Connecticut and Basic Life Support