Physical Therapist Assistant

ORTHOCINCY • Cincinnati, OH

just now • Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for performing physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction of a Physical Therapist. This role assists Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from diseases or injuries. The assistant helps fulfill patient treatment plans and procedures such as exercises, manual therapy, and modalities as prescribed by the therapist in the plan of care. They are also responsible for recording patient responses to treatments and reporting outcomes to the physical therapist through proper documentation. The position requires keeping the treatment area clean and organized, assisting patients with movement, ensuring compliance with HIPAA, OSHA, and safety standards, establishing effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers, and ensuring all licensures are current and up to date. Other duties may be performed as necessary or in the best interest of the department/practice.

Requirements

• Successful completion of physical therapist assistant program of accredited school.
• Current state license for a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Knowledge of how to carry out treatment plans as prescribed by physician and developed by physical therapist.
• Knowledge of operating therapeutic equipment and devices used in physical therapy clinics.
• Knowledge of HIPAA, OSHA and safety regulations.
• Knowledge of electronic health record and practice management systems.
• Skill in assisting Physical Therapist with patient care.
• Skill in using assistive devices effectively to aid patients.
• Excellent adaptability skills.
• Excellent organizational and multi-tasking skills.
• Ability to communicate clearly with staff, patient, and families.
• Ability to observe patients and report outcomes and concerns to Physical Therapist.
• Ability to follow instructions carefully when assisting Therapists.
• Ability to organize work environment and work load to meet needs of the organization.
• Ability to work as a team player.

Nice To Haves

• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assists Physical Therapists in providing services that help improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from diseases or injuries.
• Helps Physical Therapists fulfill patient treatment plan and procedures such as exercises, manual therapy and modalities as prescribed by the therapist in the plan of care.
• Records patient responses to treatments and reports outcomes of treatment to the physical therapist through proper documentation.
• Keeps treatment area clean and organized in preparation for each patient’s therapy.
• Helps patients’ moving to/from treatment area as needed.
• Compliance with HIPAA, OSHA and safety standards of organization.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, providers, and co-workers.
• Ensure licensures are current and up to date.
• Performs other duties that may be necessary or in the best interest of the department/practice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 101-250 employees