Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
Administers physical therapy treatment as prescribed by physician. Notes effectiveness of treatment by observing patient progress and reports progress to physical therapist. Maintains required patient and departmental records. The statements described here are intended to describe the general nature of work being performed by people assigned to this position. They are not intended to be constructed as an all-inclusive list of all responsibilities and duties. Other duties may be as assigned. Demonstrates knowledge and skill necessary to provide care and education appropriate to the age of the patients served. (Neonatal 0-11 months, Pediatric 1-12 years, Adolescent 13-17 years, Adult 18-79 years, Geriatric 80+ years) Demonstrates knowledge of principles of growth and development. Notes information relative to patient's status and informs therapist of this information to aid in identify the age specific needs of each patient. Maintains an understanding of the range of treatment necessary for each patient and provides appropriate care based on their age specific needs. Provides physical therapy services in the home under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist and according to established policies, procedures, standards. Specifically the physical therapy assistant: Provides physical therapy treatment and activities Promptly documents clinical notes Participates in orientation and in-service programs Complies with accepted professional standards and principles Each employee has a fundamental responsibility to safeguard patients' rights and demonstrate respect for such patient needs as confidentiality, privacy, security, complaint resolution, spiritual counseling, and communication. May remove oxygen tubing from a wall gauge, attach tubing to an oxygen tank and adjust the flow meter on the tank as ordered by the physician.
Requirements
- Current or temporary physical therapy assistant licensure in the applicable state where services will be performed: WV: Physical Therapy Assistant through the West Virginia Board of Physical Therapy OH: Physical Therapy Assistant through the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, and Athletic Trainers Board
- CPR Certification
Responsibilities
- Consults with physicians regarding treatments; observes and notes effectiveness of treatments; reports findings to therapist.
- Notes patient diagnosis; takes precautions for observing indications and contraindications.
- Administers individual therapy programs for patients under direct supervision of licensed physical therapist using established specifications of program as prescribed by physician.
- Monitors patient closely during treatment; responds to patient needs.
- Adapts conventional therapeutic techniques to meet needs of patients who are unable to comprehend verbal commands or voluntarily perform therapeutic exercise.
- Records patient treatment and reports progress; has all progress notes cosigned by licensed physical therapist according to departmental policy.
- Instructs in and demonstrates therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient; provides home care instructions to patient and family.
- Operates and maintains departmental therapeutic equipment properly and safely.
- Prepares treatment charges accurately for billing purposes.
- Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures as well as government regulations.
- Maintains current knowledge of treatment approaches and participates in continuing education and inservices.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
