Physical Therapy Assistant

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT The Physical Therapy Assistant assists in the implementation of the rehabilitative plan of care under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical Therapist. []{#_Toc226273556}[]{#_Toc378516170}[]{#_Toc468218719}[]{#_Toc468281094}[]{#_Toc468573198}[]{#_Toc7526290} Qualifications - Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association - Registration or certification in the state - One (2) year of experience in a health care setting []{#_Toc226273557}[]{#_Toc378516171}[]{#_Toc468218720}[]{#_Toc468281095}[]{#_Toc468573199}[]{#_Toc7526291} Responsibilities - Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated - As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises - Assists in teaching exercise programs to patients and family - Consults with the Therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form - Assists patients in use of self-help devices - Participates in Therapy and other in-service programs - Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences - Assumes duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the supervising physical Therapist - Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same no less often than weekly, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated - Communicates effectively with all those providing care - Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor/DON to coordinate necessary visits with other personnel - Notifies Facility of absences due to illness, emergency leave, normal vacation periods, or special professional meetings which will affect agreed services with the Facility ** ** ** ** ** ** []{#_Toc226273558}[]{#_Toc378516172}[]{#_Toc468218721}[]{#_Toc468281096}[]{#_Toc468573200}[]{#_Toc7526292}**Special Requirements ** - Must have a car with required insurance coverage and a state driver's license or reliable transportation []{#_Toc226273559}[]{#_Toc378516173}[]{#_Toc468218722}[]{#_Toc468281097}[]{#_Toc468573201}[]{#_Toc7526293} Organizational Relationship - Reports to _______________ []{#_Toc226273560}[]{#_Toc378516174}[]{#_Toc468218723}[]{#_Toc468281098}[]{#_Toc468573202}[]{#_Toc7526294} Functional Abilities - Able to communicate verbally and in writing to the extent required by the position - Able to physically perform the duties required by the position Pay Rate: $45/hr