Physical Therapist Asst
Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services, LLC
Location: Union
Posted on: July 29, 2022
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant Overview
NEW!! Full Time Opportunity!
Seeking candidate that is outcome driven and enjoys
collaboration
Physical Thearpist Assistant Position SummaryProvides physical
therapy services to residents by assisting in the assessment,
treatment, program planning and implementation, related
documentation and communication. Functions under supervision of the
physical therapist. Physical Therapy Assistant Responsibilities
Provides physical therapy services to residents under the direct
supervision of a physical therapist.
Assists physical therapist in the evaluation process in the areas
of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and coordination.
Assists in the evaluation of other areas as directed.
Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at
appropriate intervals under the direction of the physical
therapist.
Assists the physical therapist in identifying a problem list,
short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.
Conducts both individual and group treatment as assigned by the
physical therapist and outlined in the treatment that includes, but
is not limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination,
mobility, sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer
training, balance activities, gait training, range of motion
activities and modalities.
Assists in the selection of physical therapy techniques/media and
in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated
by resident performance and following consultation with the
physical therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is
made without prior consultation with the physical therapist.
Monitors resident's response to intervention and consults with
physical therapist if modification is indicated.
Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident schedules
in conjunction with the physical therapist and other team
members.
Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as
appropriate for treatment regimen.
Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the
physical therapist.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment;
trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use or
application of the above.
Participates in resident, family and staff education.
Confers formally and informally with other team members in
coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding
documentation of physical therapy services.
Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of
practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy
Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to
regional office.
Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company
safety standards.
Complies with all infection control, Universal Precautions and OSHA
standards for the healthcare professional.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation,
planning, implementation and follow-up or resident therapy
programs.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers,
residents, family members and facility personnel.
Reports to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining
acceptable patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned
shift.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and
professional development.
Assists with and participates in quality assurance program as
required.
Adheres to established confidentiality standards.
Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications
Associate Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited
program.
Current state licensure or license-eligible in states where
applicable.
Regular attendance.PI186825147
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