Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Summary:


Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment. Completes patient records in a timely manner. Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.

Job Responsibilities:


-Provides clinical patient care by administering appropriate treatment.


-Progresses patient treatment as appropriate.


-Assists RPT in modifying and re-setting functional goals.


-Carries patient load that reflects productivity standards.


-Provides documentation by 1) maintaining appropriate treatment records; 2) completing accurate daily patient charge sheets.


-Completes patient records in a timely (same day) manner.


-Accurately reflects time spent and procedures performed as well as equipment issued in patient charges.


-Maintains technical (education) expertise through: 1) attendance and participation in continuing education activities; and 2) departmental in-services.


-Attends 95% of scheduled in-services and departmental meetings.


-Attends one off-campus continuing-education activity per year.


-Provides instruction (teaching) to patients and/or family members.


-Follows care path guidelines for patient/family education and documentation of home programs.


-Teaches patient/family member proper use of equipment issued.


-Follows set guidelines for daily operations.


-Schedules and prioritizes daily work assignments.


-Delegates, as appropriate, to support personnel basic patient treatments to follow through with.


-Assists with PT volunteers and RPTA students as requested by (in-charge) therapist.


-Consistent and correct time-care utilization.


-Decision Making: Independent judgment in making minor decisions where alternatives are limited, and standard policies/protocols have been established.


-Working Relationships: Coordinates activities of others (does not supervise).


-Leads others in same work performed (does not supervise).


-Works directly with patients and/or customers.


-Works with internal customers via telephone or face to face interaction.


-Works with external customers via telephone or face to face interaction.


-Works with other healthcare professionals and staff.

Required Skills & Experience:


-Zero (0) - six (6) months of related experience.


-Ability to use computers, basic computer knowledge, as needed for data input and reporting.


-Effective interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills.


-Effective time management skills.

Preferred Skills & Experience:


-N/A

Required Education:


-Associate's Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.

Preferred Education:


-N/A

Required Certification & Licensure:


-Valid State of Oklahoma Licensure in Physical Therapist Assistant.

Preferred Certification & Licensure:


-N/A