Physical Therapy Assistant, Licensed

The Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensed is responsible for evaluating and providing treatment to patients, documenting and completing daily charge tickets.

Reports to the Director of Physical Therapy

• Assist in performing evaluation procedures and planning treatment programs.
• Rule out contra‑indications to treatment and recommend necessary changes.
• Perform electrotherapy, hydrotherapy, traction and massage techniques following established procedures and within the limits set by the patient's condition and tolerance.
• Administer therapeutic exercises to improve posture, strength, range of motion, coordination, endurance.
• Provide fitting and application or recommended orthotic devices.
• Instruct patients in the use of assistive devices and physical therapy procedures to be continued at home.
• Monitor the effects of treatment and modify techniques to achieve maximum benefit.
• Document progress reports for patient's records.
• Verbally report progress or changes in the patient's condition to the Physical Therapist and/or referring physician as appropriate.
• Maintain professional mannerism.
• Schedule appointments and maintain daily attendance records.
• Accurately complete charge tickets and maintain record of treatments given.
• Maintain clean, neat, orderly work environment.
• Attempt to provide for patient comfort and modesty.
• Communicate tactfully in person or by telephone.
• Economically utilizes supplies.
• Help maintain equipment and notify the Director of problems.
• Demonstrate knowledge of emergency procedure code.
• File incident reports for any event in which the individual or facility might be subject to liability.
• Notify Physical Therapist or the Director of any situation, which warrants consideration beyond the Physical Therapy Assistant's duties and responsibilities.
• Perform other job duties as assigned.
• Comply with the Springfield Clinic incident reporting policy and procedures.
• Adhere to all OSHA and Springfield Clinic training & accomplishments as required per policy.
• Provide excellent customer service and adhere to SC Way customer service philosophy.

Associate Degree in Science as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

• Licensed by the State of Illinois (PTA).
• CPR certification per American Heart Association guidelines required within 30 days of hire.

Extensive walking, standing, kneeling and heavy lifting.

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