Physical Therapy Assistant

Compensation: $34.00 - $44.00 per hour depending on experience


* Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.


* Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.


* Assist in maintaining department.


* Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.


* Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.


* Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.


* Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


* Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.


* Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.


* Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.


* Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.


* Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.


* Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements


* The position is not a supervisory position.

Qualification Education and/or Experience


* Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.


* Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.

Language Skills


* Ability to read technical procedures.


* Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.


* Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations


* Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.


* Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.


* Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.

Physical Demands


* The essential functions of this position require the following physical abilities:


* Standing and /or walking very frequently.


* Sitting occasionally.


* Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.


* Talking and /or hearing very frequently.


* Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.


* Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.


* Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.


* Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment


* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.


* Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.


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