Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Arlington or Mansfield

Job Description Job Description General Information We currently have an open position in Arlington and an open position in Mansfield Job Title Physical Therapy Assistant Department Physical Therapy Location Arlington or Mansfield FSLA Status Fulltime Exempt X Reports to PT Clinic Manager Supervises None Job Summary The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA will assist in carrying out treatment plans, routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and coordinate modification of treatment in accordance with patient status and with the scope of the treatment plan established by a physical therapist. Principal Duties and Responsibilities Greets each person as they enter the department setting the standard of Patient Care Excellence. Provides an excellent first impression of our practice by providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service always. Instruct, motivate, safeguards, and assist patient as they practice exercises and functional activities. Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating activities and treatment plans. Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound. Measures patients range of joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment. Compliance with all company policies and procedures. Any other duties as assigned by management. Job Qualifications Education A degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience. Specific Job Experience Recommended student internship at TMI or prior 1 year of experience working as a PTA. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Excellent customer service skills and patient care skills. Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology. Good computer skills Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive, privileged communications and work product. Ability to utilize Electronic Heath Care Record system for documentation to patients’ record Physical Demands/Work Environment These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions. PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS Frequency None Some Freq. Very Freq. Key Some – 1-4 times/day Lifting > 50 lbs. X Freq – 20-40 times/day Very Freq – >50 times/day Lifting > 20 lbs. X Pushing > 50 lbs. X Pulling > 50 lbs. X Stooping, Kneeling X Crawl X Climb X Balance X Physical Requirements: Hazards: Mental/Emotional Requirement: Perform shift work Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents Manage stress appropriately Maneuver weight of patients Exposure to extreme hot/cold conditions Handle multiple priorities Hear alarm/phone/equipment Exposure to dust/fumes/drafts Works alone Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination) Exposure to moving mechanical parts Manage anger/fear/hostility /violence Reach above shoulder Exposure to potential electrical shock Work in areas that are confined and/or crowded Repetitive arm/hand movement Exposure to X- ray/electromagnetic energy Finger dexterity Exposure to high pitched noises Working Conditions Color vision Exposure to communicable diseases INSIDE [Specify major conditions] Acuity – Near Exposure to pathogen exposure Acuity – Far Exposure to risk exposure OUTSIDE [Specify major conditions] Depth perception Use of latex gloves Work Positions (% of time spent): Sitting: 15% Standing: 70% Walking: 15% Conclusion The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.