Physical Therapist Assistant

Primary Care Partners Physical Therapist Assistant

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• 100% Employer-Paid Health Insurance Premiums
• Paid Vacation and Sick Time
• A Strong Commitment to Work-Life Balance

Job Summary :

Position is located in the Physical Therapy Department (PTSC), a division of Primary Care Partners (PCP). The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction. The PTA administers and monitors therapeutic interventions based on goals formulated by a Physical Therapist, but must be able to carry out a general treatment plan without the direct involvement of a Physical Therapist.

Duties and Responsibilities :

Supervisory Controls :

The employee works under the authority of the Supervising Physical Therapist. Administratively, the Supervisory Therapist assigns work by defining objectives, priorities, and deadlines and provides guidance on therapy assignments that do not have clear precedents. The completed work is reviewed periodically for appropriateness, conformance, and effectiveness in meeting goals. The employee provides all routine clinical activities under the general supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist, Therapist of Record. All therapy notes and consults generated by the assistant are reviewed and co-signed by a Licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA independently selects and adapts the procedures and techniques to be used, documents process and outcome in the patients medical record and modifies programming based on the findings of the reassessment in accordance with previous training or accepted practices. The PTA independently documents all patient care rendered and initiates consults for appropriate patient care equipment inherent to the physical therapy scope of practice. All patient care documentation will be reviewed and co-signed by a licensed Physical Therapist.

Customer Services :

Meets the needs of customers while supporting PTSC / PCP missions. Consistently communicates and treats all customers in a courteous, tactful, and respectful manner.

Computer Security :

Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, HIPPA guidelines. Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion. Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc. Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, inserting and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail.

Work Experience and Qualifications :

PTAs must graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program and licensure or certification is required in most states in which a PTA works. Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements. Ensures compliance with APTA documents including Practice Act, Code of Ethics, Guide for Professional Conduct. Ensures that services are consistent with mission, purposes and goals of physical therapy services. Maintain and follow policies and procedures outlined by PTSC / PCP.

General Requirements :

Excellent communications skills with a wide variety of people required; caring personality with a positive attitude; ability to r