Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Summary Under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant (“PTA”) treats patients, communicates with their families, physicians, and other health team members, and maintains all necessary documentation of services in the patient’s medical records. Physical therapy services include treatment planning & implementation, testing patients’ physical abilities, analyzing and progressing rehabilitation goals as advised by the physical therapist, and consulting with the rehab team and other health team members to coordinate the most effective treatment program.

Responsibilities and Duties Essential Responsibilities and Expectations Under the direct supervision of a licensed physical therapist:

Treat patients according to the treatment plan set by the PT and approved by the physician

Communicate regularly with the supervisor and other members of the rehabilitation team, regarding patient treatment plan, progress, and prognosis

Review evaluations, daily treatment notes, bi-weekly progress notes, progress reports to the physician, and discharge summaries, as needed, per Company and facility policy and procedure

Complete all required documentation for your treatments prior to leaving the facility

Submit daily billing for your treatments prior to leaving the facility

Educate patient families and caregivers in treatment and any applicable maintenance programs

Secure necessary durable medical equipment (e.g., orthoses, walkers, canes elevated toilet seats, and grab bars) for patients to facilitate independent mobility

Maintain a safe and organized working environment and treatment area Report building and equipment issues to the appropriate supervisor immediately

Maintain and file patient records to keep them updated and accurate

Comply with State Licensing Board of California, Title 22, CMS, and California Labor Board guidelines

Comply with Company and facility rules, policies, and procedures

Comply with all applicable safety rules, policies, and procedures

Report to work regularly and on-time Additional Responsibilities and Expectations Under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist, provide necessary training and guidance to student interns as assigned, including:

Informing student interns about and ensuring their compliance with Company, facility, state, and federal guidelines

Completing any paperwork required by the Company or the students’ academic program

Assume other duties as assigned DISCLAIMER:
If you are fluent in another language, when and if needed you will also provide assistance in the following translation tasks:

Reading, writing, creating, editing documents

Attending evaluations/progress reports/and treatments to provide translation between provider and patient/caregiver

Answering phones and translating caller needs

Other translation needs when necessary

Physical and Mental Requirements These physical and mental demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the PTA. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions of the PTA.Ability to travel, as required

See projects through to completion

Ability to bend, reach, squat, move as required by patient treatment plans

Ability to transfer or assist in transfer of up to 100 lbs.

Ability to stand and/or work 80% of an 8-hour shift

Visual and hearing acuity to perform job-related functions

Ability to operate standard rehabilitation therapy equipment

Education, Skills, and Credential Requirements To perform the PTA job successfully, you must be able to perform each essential responsibility satisfactorily. These requirements are representative, but not…