Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Champion, Partners in Rehab•Birmingham, AL

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by a therapist. This full-time position works 32–40 hours per week in a skilled nursing facility, primarily at Greenbriar in Birmingham, Alabama, with floating to other Birmingham-area buildings. The assistant treats patients after a Registered Physical Therapist has completed an evaluation and carries out procedures according to the therapist’s Plan of Care. The role is supervised by a Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director and also supervises Rehab Technicians. The position requires graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program and licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy. No prior therapy experience is required, though it is desired. A COVID-19 exemption request will be considered. The work involves extensive standing and walking, as well as turning, bending, stooping, lifting, climbing, and other physical activity. The assistant must be able to lift and carry up to 50 pounds without assistance; heavier loads require mechanical devices or help from other personnel. Operation of electrical equipment is also required.

Requirements

Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
Licensure by the Alabama Board of Physical Therapy.
Ability to stand for extended periods and walk extensively without experiencing extreme fatigue.
Ability to lift and carry equipment, supplies, and materials weighing up to 50 pounds without help; loads over 50 pounds require mechanical devices or assistance from other personnel.
Ability to operate electrical equipment.

Nice To Haves

Therapy experience is desired but not required.

Responsibilities

Treat patients after evaluation by a Registered Physical Therapist.
Carry out physical therapy procedures according to the Registered Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care.
Consult with the physical therapist regarding patient progress and the plan of care.
Provide instructions for home treatment programs in consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
Maintain appropriate equipment and supplies that may benefit patients.
Encourage patients while avoiding giving false hope.
Counsel patients and/or family members about special problems, with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
Help patients become physically, emotionally, and socially dependent.
Use appropriate patient-care procedures while being reasonable about departmental expenses, including supplies, equipment, linens, and time.
Submit written reports to the Registered Physical Therapist or supervisor on duty about incidents or accidents involving a patient or employee as they occur.
Document treatments received by all patients according to physical therapy department policies and procedures.
Adhere to the APTA code of ethics.
Report to the Staff Physical Therapist or Clinical Director concerning physical therapy matters.
Supervise Rehab Technicians.
Participate in in-service training for clinical staff.
Interact with other departments involved in individual patients’ care regarding patient progress.