Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient

Mount Nittany Health • State College, PA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides various treatment programs and procedures in collaboration with supervisors and other staff therapists. This role actively participates as a member of the healthcare team to engage patients, families, and caregivers in the coordination of patient care.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program for physical therapy assistants.
• Experience in an outpatient physical therapy setting is preferred.
• Must possess current licensure to practice in Pennsylvania.
• Must complete the American Heart Association's Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (BLS) and renew BLS every two years.
• Must possess or be eligible for Physical Therapist Assistant - Indirect Supervision License.
• Strong communication skills and interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates maturity to function independently, organize work and set priorities appropriately.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments for patients based upon evaluation of a licensed therapist, effectively building rapport and trust.
• Acts as an assistant to the therapist when the therapist is performing complex evaluations and treatments.
• Executes the plan of care, measuring it at appropriate intervals and seeks advice about changes in the plan.
• Provides patient education while assisting the patient in understanding home treatment and exercise programs.
• Maintains proper documentation of patient records with physical therapists' supervision.
• Maintains the physical orderliness of the facility.
• Checks the treatment areas for proper arrangements of equipment on a daily basis and as needed during the day.
• Assists the therapists and aide in cleaning equipment as necessary.
• Encourages patients to complete the full course of therapy without discontinuing the plan of care.
• Provides patients with effective Home Exercise Programs (HEPs).
• Educates patients about benefits of fitness services provided by Fit for Play.
• Maintains competency through self-study, peer review, and continuing education.
• Understands proper documentation processes for compliance and billing purposes.
• Completes all paperwork related to patient care.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree