PTA-Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist, record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board, and assist in maintaining the department. This role involves participating in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, assisting with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area, and treating patients per the physician's treatment plan. The PTA will also assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides, communicate with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans, and participate in in-service training programs for other staff. Additionally, the PTA will record treatment changes per policy and procedures and instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services. Reporting any problems with department equipment is also a key responsibility to ensure it is maintained in good working order. The position requires the ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. This position is not a supervisory role.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
- Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
- Ability to read technical procedures.
- Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
- Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
- Ability to solve practical problems.
- Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
- Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.
Nice To Haves
- Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
Responsibilities
- Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
- Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
- Assist in maintaining department.
- Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
- Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
- Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
- Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
- Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
- Participate in in services training program for other staff in the facility.
- Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
- Instruct patient’s families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
- Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
- Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
