Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits/Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Qualifications/Educational Requirements:
1. A person who is licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does
not apply and meets one of the following requirements:
(a) (1) Graduated after successful completion of a Physical Therapist education
program approved by one of the following:
(i) The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education
(CAPTE).
(ii) Successor organizations of CAPTE.
(iii) An education program outside the United States determined to be
substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry-level education in the United
States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American
Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as
it relates to Physical Therapists; and
(3) Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which
physical therapy services are provided.
(b) On or before December 31, 2009
(1) Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved
by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); or
(2) Meets both of the following:
(i) Graduated after successful completion of an education program determined to
be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry level education in the
United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American
Physical Therapy Association or identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to
Physical Therapists.
(ii) Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in
which physical therapy services are provided.

(c) Before January 1, 2008
(1) Graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the
following:
(i) The American Physical Therapy Association.
(ii) The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the
American Medical Association.
(iii) The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical
Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

(d) On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a Physical Therapist and meets
both of the following:
(1) Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.
(2) Has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted,
approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.
(e) Before January 1, 1966
(1) Was admitted to membership by the American Physical Therapy Association;
or
(2) Was admitted to registration by the American Registry of Physical Therapists;

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or
(3) Has graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or
university approved by a State department of education.
(f) Before January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15 years
of full-time experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the practice of physical therapy in
which services were rendered under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of
medicine or osteopathy.
(g) If trained outside the United States before January 1, 2008, meets the following
requirements:
(1) Was graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country
in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the
World Confederation for Physical Therapy.
(2) Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World
Confederation for Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities/essential functions: The person in this position must be able to perform the following
essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.
1. Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physicians plan of treatment. *
2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the clients level of functioning by
applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care. *
3. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance
using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the
physical therapy plan of care. *
4. Observe, record, and report the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients
condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager. *
5. Educate client/caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy in which they
may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and durable medical
equipment, as appropriate. *
6. Provide staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.
7. Assess and regularly reevaluate the needs of the client. Develops implements and revises the
clients plan of care. *
8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the clients care
safety. *
9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of and/or multidisciplinary clients whenever
needed to ensure good coordination of care.
10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with
physician and field staff. *
11. Develop, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy,
timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.
12. Participate in the agencys quality improvement program. *
13. Keep abreast of physical trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care
coordination.
14. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews. *
15. Supervise the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.