Physical Therapist Asst

Contact Information

• Name cheryl connelly Brown

Description

Job Summary

Provides Physical Therapy services to patients by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and implementation. Functions under the supervision of a Physical Therapist and adheres to applicable principles and practices of physical therapy, Central Pyramid policies and procedures and state regulations.

Essential Functions

• Under the direction of the registered and/or licensed physical therapist, optimizes the physical abilities and skills of patients by assisting in the performance of the following activities: assisting in the screening of patients; implementing treatment for assigned patients; delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
• Assists in the selection of Physical Therapy techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the Physical Therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with the Physical Therapist and other team members. Supports the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, long-term goals, short-term goals and a treatment plan.
• Monitors patient’s response to intervention and consults with Physical Therapist if modification is indicated. Adheres to department and patient schedules and modifies as appropriate for treatment regime. Adapts treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist to meet the individual needs of the patient.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Participates in patient, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the patient.
• Attends in-service training and facility meetings as required and provides education to the members of the patient care team and to members of the community.
• Submits billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner. Assists in the collection of statistics as directed.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Assists with and participates in Continuous Quality Improvement Program as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards as required by Central Pyramid concerning community and patient information.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up of the patient therapy programs.

This job description represents an overview of the responsibilities for the above referenced position. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of responsibilities. Colleagues should perform all duties as assigned by his her supervisor.

Education and Experience

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Certifications, Licenses, and other Special Requirements

Completion of state exam.

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