Physical Therapist Assistant

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General Summary:

The Physical Therapist Assistant will provide direct treatment services under the supervision of a physical therapist following the documented patient treatment plan. They will aid in the development/ coordination of intervention plans and adapt activities according to the needs of the patient as well as appropriately document treatment services.

Main Responsibilities:

• Adheres to professional, ethical and legal standards of practice
• Participates with physical therapist in developing patient treatment plans
• Administers a variety of exercises and interventions following the documented patient treatment plan
• Observes and records the effectiveness of intervention, and document patients progress
• Proposes modification of specific intervention procedures to physical therapist
• Coordinates treatment schedule with Physical Therapist
• Explains treatment techniques to patients
• Maintain a safe and clean working environment/and equipment
• Build quality relationships with patients, physicians/providers, and co-workers

Education/Experience/Knowledge:

• Graduate of an APTA accredited school of physical therapy
• Valid PTA license
• 0-2 Years' experience
• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods and their application in an patient centered environment
• Must possess good diagnostic and clinical skills
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records
• Must possess excellent communication skills
• Ability to work in a team environment and collaborate with others

Physical/Mental Demands:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential:

Communication with others to exchange or express information and ideas. Ability to receive detailed information through oral communication, and to make fine distinctions in sounds. Determine the accuracy, neatness, thoroughness of the work assigned and perceive general observations. Remaining upright on the feet, particularly 75% of the time. Moving about on foot to accomplish tasks. Bending body downward and forward by bending spine at the waist and/ or by bending leg and spine. Extending the hands and arms in any direction. Exerting force upon an object so that an object moves away/toward the force. Picking, pinching, typing or otherwise working, primarily with fingers. Applying pressure to an object with the fingers and palm. Perform a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature. Perform with frequent interruptions and/ or distractions. Make appropriate job decisions following standard office policies and past precedents. Adjust priorities quickly as circumstances dictate. Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with co-workers and the public. Ability to interact appropriately with colleagues and patients for different purposes and different context. Heavy work excreting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move object.

Marginal:

Must be able to remain in a stationary position at least 25% of the time. Perceiving attributes of objects, such as size, shape, temperature, or texture by touching with skin, particularly that of fingertips. Work independently and identify potentially more effective methods of work operations. Observing an area that can be seen up and down or to right or left while eyes are fixed on a given point. Ability to identify and distinguish colors. Occasionally operates computer and other machinery.

Disclaimer:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. Management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed as assigned.

All job requirements are subject to possible revision to reflect changes in the position requirements or to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.