Physical Therapy Assistant- Monroe County

Job Description

Job Description

Role and Responsibilities 

A qualified professional who provides physical therapy services to patients as prescribed by the attending physician under the direct (but not on-site) supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. 

Essential Functions 

• Treat patients to relieve pain and/or develop or restore function to reach the highest level of independence possible. 
• Instruct patients and their families in the use of prosthetic, orthotic and assistive devices (canes, walkers, wheelchairs, etc.). 
• Write clinical progress notes on the date of the visit for inclusion into the patient’s permanent record. 
• Attend Physical Therapy staff meetings, conduct in-service presentations and case conferences. 
• Perform an on-site, joint visit with the assigned Physical Therapist initially, and communicate regularly for instruction in changes in the patient’s program. 
• Communicate regularly with the case manager and other health care professionals assigned to a case. 
• Instruct patients and their families in transfer techniques, home exercise program and activities of daily living as assigned by the physical therapist. 
• Other duties as assigned. 

This job description reflects management’s assignment of essential functions; and nothing in this herein restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. 

Education Requirements 

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.