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Form of workDefinition:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Line of Authority:
Physical Therapist; Director of Therapy Services, Administrator/Director of Services
Qualifications:
Performance Requirements:
Specific Responsibilities:
The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical provider of physical therapy treatments and related duties working under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
Line of Authority:
Physical Therapist; Director of Therapy Services, Administrator/Director of Services
Qualifications:
- Must have an Associate's Degree from a recognized Physical Therapist Assistant Program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association
- Must be licensed in the state in which the assistant will be practicing
- Active member of state and national Physical Therapy Associations preferred
Performance Requirements:
- Able to transfer, lift and guard patients safely with appropriate assistance
- Able to bend, stoop, squat and lift numerous times daily (70 - 80 lbs) in the care of patients and use of equipment
- Able to carry out fine motor skills with manual dexterity
- Mental acuity, judgment and skills to adequately and safely perform job requirements
- Able to see and hear adequately in order to respond to auditory and visual needs and clinical indications of the patients
- Able to learn, absorb and apply professional training
- Able to speak in a clear, concise voice in order to communicate adequately
- Able to read, write and edit documentation
- Must have reliable personal transportation
Specific Responsibilities:
- Provides physical therapy services as directed by the Physical Therapist and ordered by the physician according to policies and procedures and state/federal regulation
- Assists the Physical Therapist with evaluation of progress toward goals
- Observes records and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties
- Maintains daily records of treatments. Documents progress notes regarding patients as directed by the therapist
- Assists the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate
- Assists the Physical Therapist with inservice programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist
- Contributes to physical therapy related CQI, as requested
- Participates in interdisciplinary conferences to maintain continuity of patient care
- May serve as Advisory Board member as requested by the Administrator/Director
