JOB DESCRIPTION SUMMARYThe physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of thephysical therapist and according to the physician's plan of care.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS/RESPONSIBILITIES1. Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist andin accordance with the physician's plan of care and as defined in the state Physical TherapyPractice Act.2. Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximumperformance.3. Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic exercises, muscle reeducation,gait and functional training, transfer activities and prosthetic training.4. Observes and reports to the physical therapist and the Organization personnel the patient’sreaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.5. Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces, crutches, canes, and prosthetic ororthotic devices.6. Maintains necessary records; clinical notes and conference notes, which will beincorporated into the patient’s clinical record in prescribed time frames.7. Participates in Organization Home Care Team Members meetings and OrganizationIn-service Education Program.8. Performs other duties as assigned.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS1. Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an Associate’sdegree in science or applied science that is approved by American Physical TherapyAssociation, Inc.2. Current certification or license as required by state law.3. Demonstrates good verbal and written communication and organization skill