Physical Therapy Assistant PRN (Healthcare)

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
• Assist in maintaining the department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements:

• This position is not a supervisory role.

Qualifications:

• Education and/or Experience:
  • Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
  • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Language Skills:
  • Ability to read technical procedures.
  • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  • Ability to solve practical problems.
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
  • Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
  • Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands:

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information:

• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.