PTA - Physical Therapy

Within the framework of the objectives and policies established, provides patient services only under Physical Therapist supervision as specified in plan of care providing treatment, reassessment and related documentation and communication. Functions also include support staff training and supervision, and in-services and training for facility staff in restorative techniques.

Must have good understanding of state and federal regulations of physical therapy.

Integrate physical medicine with the medical process and goals.

Customer service abilities including effective listening skills.

Critical thinking skills, decisive judgment and ability to work with minimal supervision in a fast paced environment.

Knowledgeable about manual therapy techniques, physical agents and mechanical modalities, wound management, gait training, and balance training.

Knowledgeable about policies and procedures regarding reporting and release of protected health information (PHI).

Observe and support all hospital policies.

Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.

Must be able to relate to and work with ill, disabled, elderly, emotionally upset, and at times, hostile people within the facility.

Functional training in self care and home management.

Functional training in community and work integration.

Supervise physical therapy technicians and students in direct patient care related activities.

Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.

Perform billing and maintain other business records as required.

Participate in in-service training as required.

Participate actively in quality improvement programs.

Secure necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment for patients to facilitate independence.

Identify patient needs specifically related to age or developmental stage and address those needs in the patient plan of care.

Maintains a professional approach with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment.

Supports and enforces infection control policies and procedures.

Participates in hospital safety programs.

Observes and supports hospital policy.

Works with confidential hospital and patient information and ensures safe patient environment.

Acts as a member of the hospital and departmental team.

Participates as an active member of the hospital and departmental team to support special projects and activities.

Current state licensure as a physical therapy assistant

Associate degree in physical therapy

LANGUAGE/READING SKILLS

Communicate verbally and in writing in English. Legible hand writing is required.

High risk environment for exposure to blood and bodily fluids.

Must be able to lift 25 pounds from the floor to waist and may occasionally be required to lift 50 pounds from the floor to waist level.