What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at NWRTW - Northwest Return to Work?
Job Description
Job Description
Salary : $28.79 - $35.21 per hour DOE
Job Title : Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Reports to : ORP Director
Job Purpose
To provide daily physical therapy treatment and component assessment to the clients of NWRTW under the direction of a supervising Physical Therapist (PT). Client treatment will include a variety of physical, cognitive, emotional, and behavioral conditions.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Client Care
- Assist the PT in the implementation of treatment programs and treatment progression.
- Guide clients through program orientation.
- Regular interaction and education with clients.
- Modifying client programs under the direction of the PT.
- Monitoring clients and clinic environment for safety.
- Collaborate with PT to develop changes new exercise programs and progression.
- Daily review with PT the progress and / or challenges with clients program.
- Administer evaluation components after achieving documented competence.
- Provides customer service surveys.
- Participates in weekly client care conferences and attends staff meetings.
- Participates in program evaluation and additional CARF program responsibilities as assigned (e.g. Health and Safety, Annual Planning, etc.).
Written Documentation
Qualifications
Working Conditions
Work primarily in an indoor, outpatient setting, primarily in a climate-controlled environment with minimal safety / health hazard potential. Periods of frequent movement including walking, standing, and stabilizing clients.
Job Type : Full-time
Pay : $28.79 - $35.21 per hour DOE
Benefits :Schedule :
Salary : $29 - $35
