Assistant Physical Therapist

Physical Therapist Assistant

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides outpatient rehabilitation services in an in-home setting for the older adult population. Treatment settings include private residences and independent living facilities. This role allows treatment in the patient's most functional environmentthe home. Under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant delivers physical therapy interventions to promote improved functional mobility, independence, and safety. The position offers a flexible schedule and work environment across various settings.

Responsibilities / Accountabilities

• Participate in patient care conferences, staffing meetings, and required meetings under the direction of the Physical Therapist
• Adhere to departmental schedules and complete timely clinical and billing documentation
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary rehabilitation team members to implement patient-centered treatment programs
• Assist the Physical Therapist during evaluations, testing, and complex procedures
• Educate patients, families, and caregivers on physical therapy techniques and home programs
• Maintain accurate, complete, and timely documentation for all patients treated
• Clean, maintain, and report repair needs for therapy equipment
• Deliver patient-centered care with compassion and respect for individual needs and rights
• Implement individualized treatment plans established by the supervising Physical Therapist
• Provide individualized physical therapy interventions, including but not limited to:
• Therapeutic exercise (strength, endurance, balance, coordination, flexibility, gait, posture, neuromotor development)
• Functional training
• Manual therapy
• Airway clearance techniques
• Integumentary repair and protection
• Electrotherapeutic, physical agent, and mechanical modalities
• Falls risk interventions
• Health and wellness programs
• Chronic disease management education
• Perform other related duties as assigned

Educational / Vocational Requirements

• Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state(s) of practice or proof of license eligibility
• Valid driver's license and reliable transportation to patient residences

Job Skills

• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Effective verbal and written communication skills

Compliance

• Comply with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and ethical standards, including HIPAA
• Participate in required orientation and training programs
• Promptly report suspected non-compliance through appropriate reporting channels
• Cooperate with audits, monitoring, and investigations
• Participate in quality assurance and process improvement activities as requested

Essential Job Functions

Physical Demands

Required Abilities:

• Reaching (overhead), handling, fingering, feeling, fine manipulation
• Talking, hearing, and visual acuity

Frequency:

• Standing: Frequently (67100%)
• Walking: Frequently (67100%)
• Sitting: Occasionally (3466%)

Lifting / Carrying / Pushing / Pulling:

• Up to 50 pounds

Postural Activities:

• Climbing stairs, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, twisting

Work Environment

• Inside: 90% | Outside: 10%
• Exposure to noise, vibrations, hazards, fumes, uneven ground, and moving machinery
• Operation of automotive equipment
• Occasional use of protective equipment (gowns, gloves, masks)

Work Situations

• Performance measured by objective criteria
• Frequent interaction with patients and caregivers
• Repetitive tasks and work under time or physical demands
• Problem solving and ability to follow instructions