Career Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Revision: January 2019

Department: Physical Therapy

FLSA Status: Hourly/Full-Time/40 hours/Week

Reports To: Physical Therapy Manager

Summary: Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Exhibit stellar customer service and professionalism to both internal/external clients*

Review physician’s referral and patient’s medical records to help determine physical therapy treatment required*

Plan, prepare, or carry out individually designed programs of treatment interventions to maintain, improve, or restore physical functioning, alleviate pain, or prevent physical dysfunction in patients*

Document patient health history, physical therapy interventions, and education in electronic medical health record*

Identify and track patient's progress towards their functional goals*

Evaluate effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit*

Test and measure patient’s strength, motor development and function, sensory perception, functional capacity, respiratory or circulatory efficiency, and record data*

Instruct patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home*

Confer with the patient, medical practitioners, or appropriate others to plan, implement, or assess the intervention program*

Communicates with PT when a progress note or discharge note is needed*

Choose appropriate CPT codes/charges and associate correct diagnoses*

Collect and track outcome measures for patients*

Supervise other clinic personnel when applicable, and delegating tasks*

Provide and instruct patient with home exercise program*

Assist in developing training protocols/system to help medical fitness specialists*

Communicate with other providers about mutual patients including physicians, physical therapists, medical assistants, massage therapists, and medical fitness specialists*

Participates in staff development opportunity*

Assist with development and grow the referrals sources with outside sourcing/outreach and networking*

Provide content and record local radio shows*

Increase revenue for Rejuv with above programming and services*

Read and respond to email messages professionally and timely *

Conform to complaint resolution process*

Listen

Empathize

Apologize

Take note/assure a Supervisor will contact them

Email Supervisor with name/contact info/details

Supervisor to contact client and remedy/cc: HR

Takes breaks appropriately and with thorough communication. Breaks are to be encouraged, however business/staffing needs will prevail. Flexibility is necessary*

Create Unity within the TEAM. Individual performance is necessary. TEAM performance is paramount*

Shine. For internal customers (co-workers) and patient interaction via in person, phone, email – display professionalism and positive demeanor consistently

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Language Ability:

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret technical procedures and governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patients and the general public.

Math Ability:

Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions and deal with several abstract and concrete variables.

Computer Skills:

Should have knowledge of Microsoft Office. Ability to learn how to document in electronic health records.

Education/Experience Required:

Licensed PTA. Prefer experience in an orthopedic outpatient setting, but not required.

Certificates and Licenses:

Must have active state license. Current CPR and First Aid

Equipment:

General Office Equipment

Ultrasound

Electrical Stimulation

Cardiovascular equipment

Strength training machines

Vasopneumatic machine

Mechanical Traction

Convention Oven (for custom orthotics)

Laser

Hydrocollator

Knowledge, Skills and Other Abilities:

Time management

Ability to prioritize and multi-task

Strong leadership skills

Ability to delegate

Strong conflict resolution / problem solving skills

Strong organizational skills

Committed

Self-directed

Motivated

Dependable and consistent

Ability to maintain confidential information

Active listening and speaking skills

Social perceptiveness

Critical thinking and problem solving skills

Service orientation skills

Ability to instruct

Ability to communicate with supervisors, peers and subordinates

Ability to perform for or work directly with the public

Ability to establish and maintain interpersonal relationships

Ability to evaluate information to determine compliance with standards

Ability to monitor processes, materials and surroundings

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, use hands and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to climb or balance and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to sit and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 150 pounds.

Work Environment:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

 

I am able to perform the above duties with or without an accommodation. If I need an accommodation in the future, I will make the request as soon as possible to my direct supervisor. My supervisor will advise me if a reasonable accommodation can be made. Any agreed upon accommodations will be documented on or attached to this job description and placed in the personnel file.

 

I have read and understand the physical requirements of this job, including the lifting, and am able to perform these functions.

 

Furthermore, I understand that my performance will be evaluated, in part, by the level of my ability to perform the above job duties. The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive and other duties may be assigned.

 

 

 

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