Physical Therapy Assistant

A Physical Therapy Assistant works under close supervision of a Physical Therapist, perform only delegated, selected, or routine tasks in specific situations.

Provide direct patient care as prescribed within standard practice guidelines and in full compliance with established Occupational Therapy protocols.

Specific Performance Standards

Observe patients during treatment to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress and report to the Physical Therapist.

Instruct, motivate, safeguard, or assist patients practicing exercises or functional activities, under direction of medical staff.

Maintain equipment or furniture to keep it in good working condition, including performing the assembly or disassembly of equipment or accessories.

Confer with physical therapy staff or others to review patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.

Assist patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, or slings.

Obtain patient measurements to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.

Record keeping Responsibility Statement: Monitor, record, and report symptoms or changes in patients' conditions.

Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with departmental standards.

Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations. Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to developmental policy standards.

Exhibits awareness of needs for diverse customer population.

Collaborate with members of multidisciplinary health care teams to plan, manage, or assess patient treatments.

The ability to understand and apply the latest principles of motivation and learning as well as assessment and treatment.

Establish and educate patient/ caregiver on appropriate Home Exercise Programs (HEP).

Communicate and collaborate with other healthcare professionals involved with the care of a patient.

Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge.

Attends team and committee meetings as assigned.

RESPONSIBILITY: Professional Behavior and Growth Responsibility Statement: Acts in a professional manner positively represents Philip Health Services, Inc., and pursues opportunities for personal growth.

Specific Performance Standards

Respects the rights and property and privacy of others. Maintains confidentiality of system and hospital business and affairs and its patient's, employee's, and medical staff's records and information at all times.

Presents a positive image through professional mannerisms, dress, conduct and attitude.

Maintains current clinical knowledge in order to ensure that educational information provided to staff is current.

Manages multiple projects, adjusting priorities as necessary to focus on high-risk, quality or safety issues.