Physical Therapy Assistant

Paxxon Healthcare Services•Lansing, MI

21d

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers treatment plans according to the directives of the Physical Therapist at the facility and assists the Physical Therapist with patient documentation as directed. PTAs provide effective treatment using appropriate physical therapy techniques, maintain patient dignity and modesty, explain treatments, and follow applicable precautions and contraindications. PTAs maintain accurate and timely clinical and billing documentation, report significant changes in patient progress, record equipment and home programs provided, and document communications concerning patient status. They communicate professionally with physicians, patients’ representatives, facility staff, family members, and other care professionals to support quality care. PTAs may provide clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Techs as requested and perform other duties needed for efficient, economical, and quality department operations. The position requires an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution, state licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy, and an acceptable criminal background check. Physical demands include lifting up to 35 pounds, safely moving, lifting, or transferring patients, standing for extended periods, and having applicable fine motor skills and adequate visual acuity for patient safety.

Requirements

Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution.
Licensed in the state of practice by the Board of Physical Therapy.
Provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.
Able to lift 35 pounds and safely move, lift, or transfer patients.
Able to stand for extended periods.
Demonstrate appropriate and applicable fine motor skills.
Demonstrate adequate visual acuity for safe patient interaction.

Responsibilities

Administer treatment plans according to the directives of the Physical Therapist.
Select and use appropriate physical therapy techniques and provide effective treatment.
Maintain patient dignity and modesty, explain treatments, and follow applicable precautions and contraindications.
Complete daily documentation accurately and on time, accounting for services from clinical and billing perspectives.
Communicate and document significant changes in patient progress and accept modified treatment plans when needed.
Document equipment provided, home programs and handouts given, and communications with physicians and patients’ representatives concerning patient status.
Contact physicians as directed by the Physical Therapist to clarify diagnoses or orders, change treatment, or arrange discharge.
Consult patients’ representatives, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate.
Notify facility personnel and family members about equipment use.
Attend patient-related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines applicable to rehabilitation services.
Perform other duties needed to maintain efficient, economical, and quality department operations.
Maintain a professional appearance and suggest or assist with department improvements as appropriate.
Demonstrate leadership by using support personnel for activities that do not require a licensed Physical Therapist.
Provide clinical supervision to Rehabilitation Techs as requested.