Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

PTA SUMMARY

• Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist to assist with a patient's treatment program in accordance with federal guidelines and state practice acts.

 

PTA ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Provides direct treatment to residents as directed by and according to the plan of care outlined by the supervising Physical Therapist.

• Documents resident progress towards meeting established goals.

• Teaches exercises to residents, family members, and caregivers and may provide instruction in the use and care for orthotic, prosthetic devices, and other assisting apparatus.

• Completes required forms and documents in accordance with company policy and state and/or federal regulations.

 

PTA ENTRY QUALIFICATIONS

 

• Associate Degree from an APTA accredited program

• Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant

 

PTA PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND ENVIRONMENT

 

• Shift work may be required. Employee is frequently required to stand, walk, use hands or fingers, reach with hands and arms, feel, talk and hear. 

• Employee is occasionally exposed to blood or other body fluids, fumes or airborne particles and toxic or caustic chemicals. 

• In compliance with applicable law, reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

 

PTA OTHER REQUIREMENTS

 

• Participates in (or conducts) company-sponsored training to safeguard against improper use and disclosure of resident’s

• protected health information. Monitors and ensures compliance with company policies, procedures and state and federal law.

• the confidentiality of residents' protected health information.

 

PTA Benefits:

• 401K

• Annual Performance Evaluations

• Paid Time Off 

• Health Insurance

• Dental Insurance

• Vision Insurance

• Disability Insurance

• Life Insurance

• Electronic Documentation

• Employee Appreciation Events