Physical Therapist Assistant

ORTHOCINCY • Edgewood, KY

11h

About The Position

General Job Summary: Responsible for performing physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• Successful completion of physical therapist assistant program of accredited school.
• Minimum one year of experience in a clinical setting preferred.
• Current state license for a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• CPR/AED certification.
• Schedules will change as department needs change, including overtime and weekends.
• Travel as needed.
• 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.

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