Physical Therapy Assistant (PER-DIEM)

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

• Provides treatment to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Instructs families and caregiver in maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans
• Participates in patient-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings
• Participates in treatment location in-service training programs
• Remains knowledgeable of state practice acts and ensures the level of supervision they receive meets standards. Does not provide treatment outside of practice act limits
• Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records according to accepted regulatory, corporate and professional guidelines. Records daily treatment charges per corporate procedures. Documentation will be completed using a company furnished hand held electronic device (i.e. Ipad).
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to treatment location infection control policies and protocols and keeping information confidential per company and federal requirements. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with treatment location and department procedures, rules and regulations.
• Ensures proper operation of equipment by complying with company procedures and following manufacturer’s instructions;
• Provides services in multiple settings (including skilled nursing, assisted living, patient homes, and outpatient) as determined by supervisor and patient/resident need including community based services such as home health and wellness activities as required

QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Graduate from a Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant in state of practice and/or nationally certified
• Current CPR certification, preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, ABILITIES & BEHAVIORS

• Ability to communicate in English, both verbally and in writing
• Good problem-solving skills
• Good computer skills including use of desktop computers and handheld devices with ability to learn company or customer systems
• Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient, employee and company proprietary information
• Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families, and other employees at all levels