Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

The purpose of a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant is to implement patient plans of care under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, performs tasks to maintain department in a neat and organized condition.

Job Duties / Responsibilities :

• Implements patient care plan as assigned by the Physical Therapist, and reports on patient condition, reactions, and response to treatment.
• Accurately documents patients scheduled appointments in conjunction with rehabilitation staff to ensure patient continuity of care and patient satisfaction.
• Ensures understanding from the patient, family, referring doctor, and other professionals regarding progress, problems, home programs, and other issues related to the therapeutic process.
• Develops, implements, and evaluates therapeutic physical therapy programs and services.
• Accurately maintains records of work performed to ensure proper documentation, billing, and hours worked in compliance of organizational, state, and federal regulations.
• Maintains equipment and supplies used as part of the therapeutic process.
• Practices safety, environmental, and / or infection control methods.
• Performs miscellaneous job-related duties as assigned.
• Continues professional growth by attending educational meetings, workshops, visiting related facilities, and reading professional literature to ensure compliance with regulating physical therapy board, and state licensure requirements.
• Participates in 4 activities per year within the community that promotes the rehabilitation department.
• Attends 10 staff meetings per year to ensure communication of departmental and organizational updates and changes.
• Acute setting- meet or exceed 2.0 units per patient visit. Outpatient setting- meet or exceed 3.0 units per patient visit.

Required Qualifications :

Preferred Qualifications :

Physical Demands :