Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehabilitation•Jasper, AL

17d

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties assigned by a therapist. The assistant treats patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist and carries out procedures according to the therapist’s plan of care. The position reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning physical therapy matters and is supervised by the Staff Therapist and Clinic Director. It supervises rehab technicians, aides, and students.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable state.
No experience required.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk extensively without extreme fatigue.
Ability to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 pounds without assistance; items over 50 pounds must be handled with mechanical devices or help from other personnel.
Ability to stand, turn, bend, stoop, lift, climb, and perform a great deal of physical movement in daily work activities.
Ability to operate electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the APTA code of ethics.
Carry out physical therapy procedures according to the Registered Physical Therapist’s plan of care.
Provide instructions for home treatment programs in consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Maintain equipment and supplies that may benefit patients.
Encourage patients without giving false hope.
Counsel patients and/or families about special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Help patients become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
Use procedures that support good patient care while making reasonable use of departmental supplies, equipment, linens, and time.
Submit written reports to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty for incidents or accidents involving patients or employees as they occur.
Document treatments received by all patients according to physical therapy department policies and procedures.
Consult with the physical therapist regarding patient progress and plans of care.
Interact with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient progress.
Participate in in-service training for clinical staff.
Supervise rehab technicians, aides, and students.