Physical Therapist Assistant- Polaris Physical Therapy

Central Ohio Primary Care•Westerville, OH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant supports patient care by helping develop treatment plans, carrying out routine functions, documenting treatment progress, and modifying specific treatments as needed. The position collaborates with the Physical Therapist to implement patient treatment programs and monitors patient responses, reporting changes in condition and consulting the team when modifications may be needed. The role also handles treatment scheduling, clinical visit and billing documentation, maintains patient records in the electronic health record system, and contributes to clinic care and maintenance. The assistant instructs, motivates, and helps patients practice exercises and functional activities, and assists with training patients and caregivers in the use of supportive devices or exercises. Additional clerical duties include taking inventory, ordering supplies, taking messages, and completing forms. This is a full-time, benefits-eligible position in Westerville, Ohio. The stated schedule is Monday, Thursday, and Friday from 7:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m., and Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.

Requirements

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) license in the State of Ohio.
Excellent communication and customer service skills.
Knowledge of patient rights and laws, including HIPAA.
Knowledge of procedures and equipment.
Ability to work on a team and promote a team environment.
Ability to organize data and generate reports.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications.

Nice To Haves

Experience with electronic health record systems.
Previous experience in Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Physical Therapist to provide patient care and implement the patient's treatment program.
Schedule patient treatments and clinical visits and complete billing and other required departmental documentation.
Maintain updated documentation in the EHR system for all patients treated.
Participate in the care and maintenance of the clinic.
Monitor patient responses and progress, and consult with the team when treatment modifications may be needed.
Prepare clinical notes and progress reports documenting treatments performed.
Report changes in a patient's condition to the licensed Physical Therapist.
Instruct, motivate, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities.
Assist in training patients and caregivers to use supportive devices or perform exercises.
Perform clerical duties, including taking inventory, ordering supplies, taking messages, and completing forms.