Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem
About The Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant completes assigned duties in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision. The role supports residents’ independence, health, and overall well-being by assisting with treatment plans and therapeutic activities suited to residents’ individual needs, abilities, and interests. The assistant provides encouragement and support, educates residents and families about health, wellness, adaptive equipment, and techniques for daily functioning, and communicates resident progress or changes to the supervising therapist and appropriate healthcare professionals. The position requires protecting resident rights and confidentiality, maintaining accurate and timely documentation, following applicable State and Federal regulations and facility policies, and collaborating professionally with residents, families, and staff. The assistant attends required meetings and may assist other departments with related duties as needed.
Responsibilities
- Complete assigned duties in a timely and professional manner with minimal supervision.
- Exercise sound judgment, make independent decisions when necessary, and remain calm during emergencies.
- Protect resident rights and maintain the confidentiality of resident information.
- Follow applicable State and Federal regulations and facility policies and procedures.
- Maintain accurate, timely, and confidential resident records and documentation.
- Observe and document residents’ progress, behaviors, and participation in therapy.
- Assist with implementing treatment plans that promote residents’ independence, health, and overall well-being.
- Select and assist residents with therapeutic activities appropriate to their individual needs, abilities, and interests.
- Provide encouragement and support to residents during therapeutic activities.
- Educate residents and families on health, wellness, adaptive equipment, and techniques that support daily functioning.
- Communicate residents’ progress and changes in condition or behavior to the supervising therapist and appropriate healthcare professionals.
- Adjust therapeutic activities as appropriate under the supervising therapist’s direction.
- Maintain a positive attitude and professional image while collaborating with residents, families, and staff.
- Attend required meetings and assist other departments with related duties as needed.
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