Title: Physical Therapy Assistant Type: Permanent Shift: 12 HR Days Shift Start-End time: 07:00 AM - 07:00 PM Shift per Week: 3 days Scheduled Hours: 36 hours Start Date: ASAP Job Specific Notes: Physical Therapy Assistant $2,500 Sign on Bonus ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE ROLE
- Administers physical therapy interventions as planned and directed by the Physical Therapist to facilitate quality patient care; applies therapeutic methods appropriately.
- Instructs and assists patients, monitors patient performance and physical status to ascertain effectiveness of program.
- Assists with patient mobility to include bed mobility, transfers and gait.
- Utilizes modalities correctly and answers patient questions regarding use of modalities.
- Adheres to safety practices with patient guarding.
- Escorts patients to the treatment area in preparation for treatment.
- Establishes rapport with patient in a professional manner.
- Develops and documents effective home exercise programs and supplemental instructional programs as needed.
- Prepares comprehensive and concise assessments and documentation of patient treatment and progress and ensures information is dispensed to the appropriate parties.
- Communicates with the Physical Therapist as needed regarding patient progress and need for goal modification.
- Submits accurate charges in a timely manner.
- Supervises physical therapy aides and students, when appropriate and as assigned, in accordance with the Texas Physical Therapy Practice Act guidelines.
- Effectively communicates treatment information to the Physical Therapy aide.
- Fulfills continuing education andor certification requirements to maintain required qualifications.
- Takes responsibility to know and complete professional and technical requirements and provide documentation on such requirements.
- Attends available professional education programs.
- Reviews and studies appropriate current physical therapy and medical literature.
- Presents educational programs to Physical Therapy staff in a professional manner when requested.
KEY SUCCESS FACTORS
- Must be physically capable of prolonged being upright, moving, pushing and holding.
- Good communications skills, both verbally and in writing.
- Good problem-solving skills. Good computer skills.
- Must be able to maintain confidentiality regarding patient.
- Must have the ability to relate professionally and positively and work cooperatively with patients, families and other employees at all levels.
BENEFITS Our competitive benefits package includes the following. Immediate eligibility for health and welfare benefits 401(k) savings plan with dollar-for-dollar match up to 5% Tuition Reimbursement PTO accrual beginning Day 1 EXPERIENCE - Less than 1 Year of Experience CERTIFICATION/LICENSE/REGISTRATION - Physical Therapy Asst (PTA) Basic Life Support (BLS): BLS or BLS within 30 days of hire or transfer.