PRN Physical Therapy Assistant

• Practices principles of employee and patient safety during daily job activities.

• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.

• Implements individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations and through consideration of practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.

• Modifies treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments in consultation with physical therapist.

• Collects patient data and communicates with the physical therapists regarding discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.

• Documents patient care accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department/hospital policies.

• Charges patients accurately and timely according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines.

• Oversees the care provided by rehabilitation aides according to established regulations and practice standards, and may involve coordinating activities of rehabilitation aides, students, and other support personnel.

• Evaluates and interprets patient data relative to age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, modifying approaches and communication skills accordingly. Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education, utilizing opportunities for teaching and documenting understanding as appropriate.

• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.

• Maintains clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.

• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required. 

• Other duties as assigned.

• Basic computer skills and proficiency with Microsoft Office, Outlook, Windows, and electronic medical records (EMR) systems.

• Ability to read, write, and speak conversational English effectively.

• Ability to communicate effectively in written, verbal, and electronic formats

Education:

• Associate's Required

Field of Study:

• Physical Therapy Required

Licenses and Certifications:

• Basic Life Support - CPR Cert (BLS) Required AND

• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Required OR

• Physical Therapy Assistant - TEMP (PTA-TEMP) Required

• Physical Requirements: (Please click the link below to view work requirements) Physical Requirements -

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