Physical Therapy Asst Part Time HealthCare Industry WA On Site

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
• Assist in maintaining department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisors and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Language
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Mathematical
  
  Skills:
  
  Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability:
  Ability to solve practical problems.
• The ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

Physical Demands

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.
• Sitting occasionally.
• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
• Talking and listening very frequently.
• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
• Exerting more than 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the Board of the States.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State.
• Employees must meet continued education requirements per state practices.
• Must always maintain a license in good standing with the state board.