Pta

PACS Group•San Diego, CA

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant treats patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician treatment plans. The role documents treatment and progress, communicates patient status and treatment changes, and supports patient care, rehabilitation, and discharge preparation. It also helps maintain the therapy department and treatment area, assists with restorative aide training, and participates in staff education. The position is not supervisory. The employee must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state and keep the license in good standing while meeting continuing education requirements. The role requires computer proficiency with programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care, effective communication, practical problem-solving, and the ability to read technical procedures and policy manuals. Work is performed in an environment with usually low to moderate noise. The position involves frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, talking or hearing, and exertion of significant force, along with occasional sitting, climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling.

Requirements

Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state; license must remain in good standing.
Meet continuing education requirements under state practice rules.
Proficiency with computer programs for data entry, such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-based instructions.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately to patients or residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
Ability to perform the physical demands described, including frequent standing or walking, reaching, pushing or pulling, and occasional exertion of substantial force.

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by a Physical Therapist and according to the physician treatment plan.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with Physical Therapy Board requirements.
Assist in maintaining the department and cleaning and maintaining the treatment area.
Participate in patient care and rehabilitation conferences as needed.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Communicate with the supervisor and other health team members about patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in in-service training programs for other facility staff.
Record treatment changes according to policy and procedures.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Report problems with department equipment so it can be maintained in good working order.