Physical Therapist Assistant
Position SummaryProvides Physical Therapy services to residents by assisting in the treatment, program planning and implementation, related documentation, and communication while functioning under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Clinical Provides Physical Therapy services to residents the term resident applies to patients, guests, clients in a safe and effective manner under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations.
Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.
Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.
Conducts both individual and group treatments as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan 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 and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques as indicated buy 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 required.
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.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics.
Trains resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Integrates current best evidence and Infinity standards of care into patient management.
Essential Communication Participates in resident, family, and staff education.
Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members, and facility personnel.
Adheres to established confidentiality standards including all applicable HIPAA rules and regulations.
Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Essential Processes Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy services.
Accurately and efficiently utilizes documentation and billing software to record patient treatment, labor and CPT codes according to Infinity Rehab procedures.
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.
Reports, as appropriate, actual or suspicious activity related to fraud and/or operational abuse of laws, regulations and standards.
Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Maintains regular attendance to ensure patients get proper therapy.
Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
Other responsibilities Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRecommended Minimum Position Qualifications Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure.
Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentPhysical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification.
The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or residents.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with resident.
The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability.
The employee works mostly inside in resident rooms or clinic.
This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.
1030).
Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body fluids.
The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee in Category 1 tasks.
The essential functions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Recommended Skills Billing Cpt Coding Clinical Works Confidentiality Consulting Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following.
Other duties may be assigned.
Essential Clinical Provides Physical Therapy services to residents the term resident applies to patients, guests, clients in a safe and effective manner under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations.
Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards.
Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed.
Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan.
Conducts both individual and group treatments as assigned by the Physical Therapist and outlined in the treatment plan 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 and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques as indicated buy 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 required.
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.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in treatment plan.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics.
Trains resident, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
Integrates current best evidence and Infinity standards of care into patient management.
Essential Communication Participates in resident, family, and staff education.
Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident.
Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members, and facility personnel.
Adheres to established confidentiality standards including all applicable HIPAA rules and regulations.
Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Essential Processes Documents results of resident's assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy services.
Accurately and efficiently utilizes documentation and billing software to record patient treatment, labor and CPT codes according to Infinity Rehab procedures.
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.
Reports, as appropriate, actual or suspicious activity related to fraud and/or operational abuse of laws, regulations and standards.
Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
Maintains regular attendance to ensure patients get proper therapy.
Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Program as required.
Other responsibilities Attends in-service meetings and facility meetings as required.
Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development.
Performs other duties as assigned.
QualificationsRecommended Minimum Position Qualifications Associates degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Current state licensure.
Physical Requirements and Work EnvironmentPhysical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification.
The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or residents.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend, or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with resident.
The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability.
The employee works mostly inside in resident rooms or clinic.
This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.
1030).
Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body fluids.
The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee in Category 1 tasks.
The essential functions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions Recommended Skills Billing Cpt Coding Clinical Works Confidentiality Consulting Infection Control Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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