Physical Therapy Assistant-Full Time
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant assists the physical therapist in carrying out individualized physical therapy programs, including treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication, and discharge planning, to help patients progress toward functional goals. The position provides direct patient care and works with therapists, specialists, support staff, patients’ significant others, and interdisciplinary teams. It also involves timely documentation and billing, insurance-related documentation, adherence to facility and departmental standards, and participation in professional development and community education.
Requirements
- Associate degree in a Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited college or university.
- Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Wisconsin.
- Knowledge and skills to care for patients’ physical and functional needs.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations.
- Professionalism, accuracy, and dependability.
- Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living.
Responsibilities
- Implement plans of care established by therapists and involve patients’ significant others as appropriate.
- Provide direct patient care, consult with therapists and other specialists, and participate in discharge planning.
- Maintain working knowledge of patient insurance coverage and verification, and complete required insurance documentation on time.
- Practice within defined standards of care for physical therapy assistants.
- Direct support staff as permitted to help patients achieve functional goals.
- Communicate effectively with professionals and support staff to support positive outcomes and interdisciplinary discharge planning.
- Follow facility and departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Clean therapy equipment, workstations, and shared work areas.
- Complete and document interventions in a timely manner, including treatment encounter notes and billing.
- Support professional growth and development through educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Stay current with professional literature, continuing education units, state licensure, and applicable certifications.
- Promote physical therapy in the community as a resource.
- Perform additional duties as assigned.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
