Temp - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Job Description

Job Description

Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant Duties include

• Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.

• Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.

• Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.

• Assesses patient s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

• Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.

• Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.

• Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

• Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.

• Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.

• Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

• Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

• Able to work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

• Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.

• Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

• Active State Licensure when applicable.

• 1 years of PTA experience - REQUIRED
• New Grads OKAY- as long as a Level II experience and not just a Level I observation experience
• LTC or Rehab Experience - Required
• PTA license- Required
• Must be submitted at the posted rate*** if requested rate is higher candidate will be redirected