Physical Therapy Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

Strives for superior performance by consistently providing a product or service to leadership and staff that is recognized as ultimately contributing to the patient and family experience. Recognizes and demonstrates understanding of patient and family centered care.

JOB RELATIONSHIPS

Responsible To : Manager or Director

Workers Supervised : None

Inter-Relationships : Internal and external customers. Department staff, other hospital staff, physicians, students, patients and their families.

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

• Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
• Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient’s capabilities.
• Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Performs all skill procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the PT.
• Makes recommendations regarding the plan of care as indicated by patient / family needs.
• Maintains order visit frequency.
• Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
• Instructs patients and family members in programs and activities of daily living.
• Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
• Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
• Maintains accurate records as required and documents all necessary information in clinical records in a timely manner.
• Documents assessments, interventions, and response to interventions indicating patient progress toward goals accurately and concisely.
• Accurately documents visit times and mileage in computer.
• Participates in educating the patient and family.
• Observes proper chain of command.
• Manages time effectively and maintains productivity.
• Able to speak knowledgeably of the scope of services that are available through the organization.
• Accepts responsibility for own continuing educational needs.
• Demonstrates knowledge of and supports hospital mission, vision, value statements, standards, policies and procedures, operating instructions, confidentiality statements, corporate compliance plan, customer service standards, and the code of ethical behavior.

DEPARTMENTAL AND ADDITIONAL JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

EDUCATION Graduate from a two-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL PHYSICAL ABILITIES / MOTOR SKILLS

ESSENTIAL TECHNICAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL MENTAL ABILITIES

ESSENTIAL SENSORY REQUIREMENTS

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS

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