Physical Therapy Assistant

MINDS MATTER LLC•Wichita, KS

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistant evaluate, plan and provide therapeutic intervention as it relates to physical deficits in individuals with traumatic brain injury. The role involves assisting individuals in identifying their needs and developing compensation techniques, conducting assessments, and implementing treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities also include integrating employment, educational, and independent living goals into therapy, educating families, and maintaining documentation.

Requirements

High School or GED required
Proficient knowledge of Microsoft Office specifically Excel
Excellent written, verbal communication skills
Must be organized, possess problem solving skills, and be able to multitask
Must have advanced analytical skills
High degree of sensitivity toward all people
Ability to effectively plan, coordinate and assist with intake process and systems
Attention to detail

Nice To Haves

One year or more years of related experience preferred
Associate’s or bachelor’s degree preferred

Responsibilities

Assists individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.
Contributes to the assessment and reassessment process under the supervision of the Physical Therapist (RPT).
Under the direction of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapist Assistant will plan, direct and conduct programs to develop, improve and/or restore the performance of necessary functions to minimize debilitation.
Maintains treatment records, progress notes or other written plans as required and turns in as needed.
Integrates employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.
Works directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.
Maintains and turns in all documentation at assigned times.
Educates families about the consequences of brain injury and communicates with them about goals and progress as needed.
Attends all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.
Provides effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.
Is aware of departmental goals and objectives and takes an active role in helping the department to attain goals.
Schedules supervision meetings with therapy coordinator or physical therapist bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.
Makes initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.
Provides case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.
Meets all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.
Establishes and maintains a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of consumers medical records or services according to HIPAA regulations.
Promotes public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.
Serves on agency and interagency task groups as requested.
Provides care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer if assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned.