Physical Therapy Assistant

FMOLHS•Monroe, LA

13d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant 1 works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist to perform patient testing and procedures, administer therapeutic exercise and treatment programs, and instruct and demonstrate activities for patients. The role includes maintaining accurate documentation of patient progress and may involve supervising Physical Therapy Assistant students. The assistant reviews charts and follows treatment plans established by the Physical Therapist, documents each visit within 24 hours, and promptly communicates non-routine changes or circumstances requiring reassessment or guidance. The position also supports safe and effective patient care, regulatory and quality requirements, timely patient scheduling, coordination with interdisciplinary and support staff, and appropriate delegation and supervision of support personnel. The employee participates in at least one approved committee, department process, special project, staff in-service, or other activity, and completes other assigned duties.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Current Louisiana state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant; temporary licensure is allowed.
BLS Certification.
Good interpersonal and human relations skills.
Good oral and written communication skills.
Good teamwork skills.
Good critical-thinking and decision-making skills.
Superior organizational skills.

Responsibilities

Review patient charts and follow the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist.
Document patient care accurately for each visit within 24 hours, including patient response, actual performance, and treatment summaries, using approved abbreviations.
Communicate non-routine treatment changes, discharge complications, and other circumstances requiring reassessment or guidance to the primary Physical Therapist immediately.
Provide safe and effective patient care and assist the Physical Therapist with patient care when necessary.
Document each patient’s pain rating and record treatment modifications made for pain control when necessary.
Record patient-care documentation in timed intervals corresponding to charged billable units.
Mentor, supervise, provide timely feedback to, and complete written evaluations of PTA students during clinical internships as necessary.
Complete patient charge sheets and place them in the Charge Sheet Box within 24 hours of the charges.
Use ancillary and support staff as appropriate and allowable to support productivity and patient care.
Coordinate patient scheduling with patients, coworkers, and others in a timely and efficient manner.
Communicate information, concerns, complaints, and suggestions through the appropriate chain of command.
Delegate to and supervise support personnel in accordance with their training level and state law.
Participate in at least one approved hospital committee, department process, special project, staff in-service, or other activity.
Complete other duties as assigned.