Job Summary

• Responsible for patient care under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist as mandated by State Practice Act. Possesses training and education which allows him/her to assist the Physical Therapist in carrying out prescribed treatment program.
• Essential Functions
• Clean and prepare treatment areas and equipment following OSHA guidelines.
• Carry out skilled treatment programs as directed by a licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate patient comments and activities to therapists clearly via verbal or written word.
• Document in charts using accepted medical terminology and format.
• Complete written documentation (daily notes, charge tickets, etc.) legibly, appropriately and in a timely fashion in order to meet facility, physician and payor deadlines.
• Maintain open and respectful communication with co-workers, physicians, patients, family members, third party payors and others at all times.
• Attend and/or participate in facility meetings as directed by Center Manager (may include utilization review, infection control, disaster preparedness, etc.)
• Completes sufficient ongoing continuing education coursework to meet state licensure requirements for the defined reporting period
• Maintains a current CPR certification that meets state licensure requirements

Additional Responsibilities:

• Utilize time efficiently to meet productivity requirements of the facility.
• Participate in and present clinical in-services, as directed
• Maintain current awareness of general changes in health care field and specific issues impacting the practice of physical therapy.
• Play a significant role in specific area of center operations as agreed upon between employee and Center Manager.
• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

Required Skills & Abilities:

• Ability to work effectively as a team member.
• Effective organizational, time management, and planning skills.
• Active listening, reading and comprehension skills for analyzing reports, charts and correspondence

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to lift patients using biomedical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting fifty (50) pounds of weight alone.
• Ability to walk, bend, stand, and reach constantly during a work day/shift.
• Visual acuity (near and distant) sufficient to maintain accurate records, recognize people, and understand written direction.
• Ability to speak and hear sufficiently to understand and give directions.
• Ability to push wheeled equipment throughout the facility and in the community.
• Fine motor skills adequate for scheduling and preparing patients, equipment, and supplies for treatment.
• Ability to participate in sustained activities for many hours in duration in accordance with state labor laws.

Required Credentials:

• Graduation from a physical therapist assistant or physical therapist education program accredited by CAPTE or in the case of a graduate of an international physical therapist assistant program or international physical therapist program from a non-CAPTE accredited program seeking licensure, certification, or registration as a physical therapist assistant, a substantially equivalent education
• Current valid State license/registration/certification