Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
As a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant, you will help patients perform physical therapy treatment and documentation to support quality care and effective functional outcomes. You will provide physical therapy modalities, procedures, and tests under the guidance of a Physical Therapist, and maintain accurate patient records and progress notes. The role assists with treatment program planning, helps maintain a safe work environment, and includes related departmental functions such as in-service education and clerical tasks. The assistant administers physician-ordered treatment under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, teaches patients and families functional activities and treatment techniques, and helps patients progress toward their treatment goals. The position also requires timely, clear, and objective documentation; communication of patient progress and rehabilitative potential to the supervising therapist and healthcare team; and compliance with safety, infection-control, and organizational policies.
Requirements
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
- One year of acute care or skilled nursing facility (SNF) experience within the last five years.
- Physical Therapy Assistant registration: California.
- Basic Life Support (CPR) certification within 30 days.
- California driver's license.
- Auto insurance.
- Specialized clinical knowledge.
- Firm grasp of the American Physical Therapy Association's code of ethics.
- Ability to maintain excellent professional communication with supervisors and the public.
Responsibilities
- Administer physician-ordered physical therapy treatment for mobility, transferring, strength, activity tolerance, pain control, and range of motion using accepted procedures under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Perform physical therapy modalities, procedures, and tests under the guidance of a Physical Therapist.
- Assist with treatment program planning.
- Teach patients and/or families functional activities and physical therapy treatment techniques.
- Maintain equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements.
- Help patients accomplish treatment plans and progress toward goals by administering manual exercises and instructing them in ambulatory functional activities.
- Document therapy on visit records and submit clear, concise, objective documentation in a timely manner, recording treatments according to the treatment plan.
- Communicate patient progress toward goals and rehabilitative potential to the supervising physical therapist and healthcare team.
- Maintain compliance with safety, infection-control, and organizational policies, and identify unsafe conditions.
- Perform related departmental functions, including in-service education and clerical tasks.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
