Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist AssistantProvide services to patients/clients who have impairments, functional limitations, disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status resulting from injury, disease or other causes. Restores function, provide prevention education, promote health, wellness and fitness, alleviate pain and prevent/ minimize disability.Essential FunctionsClinical Skills Delivers quality carePursues educational opportunitiesShares knowledge with othersUses a wide variety of techniques & technologiesCustomizes treatment & communications to individual patient needs (IE cultural & cognitive)Plans for discharge appropriate to setting & circumstances in a timely manner (IE HEP, equipment, family teaching)Routinely communicates results of treatments and issues with supervising PT/OTFollows care plan as developed and consults supervising therapist regarding changes or deviations prior to adjustment if appropriate.Documentation Uses objective measurements appropriate to substantiate careCompletes documentation on the date of serviceInterventions selected match treatment delivered & meet regulatory standards (IE 3 hr. rule, 8 min. rule)Documentation substantiates charges selectedDocumentation meets clinical policy & procedure guidelines (frequency, timeliness-weekly/monthly notes & discharge instructions)Team Effort Adheres to productivity standardEfficiently & effectively schedules patientsDemonstrates flexibility to help others (IE provide coverage @ other sites, adjust work schedule to meet needs, assist others to cover patients)Program development & involvementStaff & student developmentEmbraces change and promotes positive work environmentComplies With Federal, State and Local Legal and Professional Requirements By understanding and adhering to current standards of practice for physical therapy, guide for professional conduct including the code of ethics and practice guidelines established by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.By providing appropriate supervision to physical therapy aides and students.Protects Patient Information By securing all information in confidential space, following facility confidentiality policy.QualificationsTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Education Associate's Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program requiredWork Experience Previous clinical experience preferredLicenses / Certifications Physical Therapist Assistant license requiredBasic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required