PTA- Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Salary : ESSENTIAL DUTIES

The PTA will operate within Local, State and Federal Regulations as well as adhere to all MECA policies and procedures. Essential duties include but are not limited to the following :

Providing verbal and written reports of observations and client capacity with technical accuracy

Adhering to plans, objectives and procedures for treatment

Selecting appropriate stimulus materials and treatment modalities for age and ability of the child / family

Giving clear concise instructions in presenting materials and / or techniques in therapy

Recording and tracking daily progress accurately

Utilizing time in session efficiently to meet objectives

Providing accurate and immediate feedback to the person(s) served and / or family

Participating in the planning for discharge of the child / family

• Attending Transdisciplinary Team Approach (TTA) meetings, IFSPs, Periodic Reviews, Annual Reviews and Transition meetings as required

CASELOAD ASSIGNMENTS

The PTA will be assigned a weekly caseload from the respective program directors for each program they serve by :

Carrying a caseload of 27 therapy hours per week equating to 1296 direct therapy hours per year or part time equivalent

Proving services according to childs IFSP

PRODUCTIVITY

The PTA will achieve the expected productivity set by MECA Management.

Achieving 90% performance goal

DOCUMENTATION

The PTA will accurately collect data on children / families and will ensure that the information is accurate and submitted in a timely manner by adhering to the following :