Physical Therapy Assistant (FT) - Brunswick, GA

Optim•Brunswick, GA

About The Position

The staff Physical Therapy Assistant treats patients with physical, neurological, mental, cognitive, or developmental conditions that have resulted in disability or functional loss, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role supports efficient clinical workflows and positive patient experiences and outcomes, with regular communication with the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapy Assistant assesses patients’ responses to plans of care, implements treatment in collaboration with the Physical Therapist and other applicable clinicians, and helps patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills. The role uses standard physical therapy interventions and modalities, teaches home exercise programs, documents and codes services in accordance with applicable standards, and supports clinic compliance and patient continuity of care. It also includes supervising PTA students and maintaining patient confidentiality.

Responsibilities

Assess patients’ responses to plans of care established by the Physical Therapist and implement treatment plans in collaboration with the PT, physicians, and other applicable clinicians.
Help patients develop, recover, or maintain daily living and work skills; improve basic motor functions and reasoning ability; and compensate for permanent loss of function to support independent, productive, and satisfying lives.
Help patients perform daily activities, including occupational and leisure tasks.
Use available standard physical therapy interventions and modalities to achieve the best patient outcomes, and teach comprehensive home exercise programs.
Follow practice policies and processes related to compliance, safety, and infection control.
Document and code therapy services in accordance with billing standards and regulations.
Initiate and maintain regular communication with appropriate medical staff, patients, Optim team members, and management.
Document patient treatment and outcomes accurately and promptly in the medical record, including treatment and patient response, in accordance with department policies and best-practice standards.
Perform tasks as needed and assigned to support clinic and department compliance and satisfactory patient care.
Maintain a courteous, friendly, and professional demeanor.
Assist Precert and Office teams in identifying patients who need updated authorizations and referrals; complete required documentation or notify the supervising PT of needed documentation promptly to support continuity of care.
Supervise PTA students.
Maintain a high level of confidentiality.