Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehabilitation•Columbia, MS

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by a therapist. The assistant treats patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist and carries out procedures according to that therapist’s Plan of Care. The role consults with the Registered Physical Therapist about patient progress and care plans, helps patients and families with home-treatment instructions and special problems, and supports patients in becoming physically, emotionally, and socially independent. The assistant also maintains appropriate equipment and supplies, documents treatments and incidents, and follows department policies and procedures. The position reports to staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning physical therapy matters and is supervised by the Staff Therapist and Clinic Director.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable state.
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 help; loads over 50 pounds require mechanical devices or assistance from other personnel.
Ability to operate electrical equipment.

Responsibilities

Adhere to the APTA code of ethics.
Report physical therapy matters to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director.
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 on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Help patients become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
Use appropriate patient-care procedures while being reasonable about department expenses, including supplies, equipment, linens, and time.
Submit written reports to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty about recorded patient or employee incidents or accidents 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 the plan of care.
Interact with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient progress.
Participate in in-service training for clinical staff.
Supervise rehab technicians; the listed workers supervised also include technicians/aides and students.