Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

Position:
Staff Therapist Assistant. The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

• Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist.
• Maintain productivity standards as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrate knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as directed by the staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant program.

• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy Assistant in the state in which employed is required.

• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results.
• Must demonstrate the ability to develop and maintain good working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
• Competencies include strong interpersonal relationship skills, detail orientation, ability to work in collaboration with others, integrity, and ability to manage multiple deliverables.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment and be self-motivated, dependable, and committed to seeing projects through to conclusion.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft Office is required.

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• Entry level

• Full-time

• Health Care Provider

• Hospitals and Health Care