Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
A physical therapist assistant provides physical therapy treatments to patients/clients under the direction of a physical therapist. Supervision from a physical therapist is provided in accordance with State requirements. Arete Health is a growing, patient-centric outpatient physical therapy provider focused on excellence in clinical outcomes, team culture, and operational performance. We empower our therapists and support teams to thrive in an environment that values care, integrity, and innovation. At Arete Health, we believe that leadership is about people first. You’ll play a key role in scaling a mission-driven organization that puts patients and providers at the center of everything we do.
Requirements
- Graduate from an A.P.T.A approved school of physical therapy assisting with associate degree.
- Licensure by Maryland, Virginia, or North Carolina Board of Physical Therapist Examiners.
- Current State Physical Therapy Assistant License.
- Maintain an average of 11 patient visits per clinical day.
- Achieve and sustain ≥ 95% patient satisfaction score.
- Close out 100% of notes within 24 hours of visit completion.
- Maintain an audit score of ≥ 95% based on clinical quality, compliance, and documentation standards.
- Ensure that ≥ 85% of patients complete their full prescribed plan of care (Length of Stay).
Responsibilities
- Carry out individual physical therapy treatment plans that have been developed by a physical therapist.
- Apply modalities to patients in accordance with established procedures and Plan of Care.
- Train patients in exercise, ambulation, activities of daily living, use of adaptive equipment and positioning aids.
- Document patient/client progress by adding to and maintaining ongoing records such as progress notes.
- Refer patients to other services when appropriate.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
- Notify supervising therapists when patient needs evaluation in accordance with the State practice laws.
- Participate in in-services to broaden knowledge of physical therapy and other related topics.
- Participate in educational programs that meet the States CEU requirements and licensure.
- Provide in-services on continuing education courses to other staff members.
- Participate in special outpatient programs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
