Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Benefits / Perks

• Competitive Compensation
• Great Work Environment
• Career Advancement Opportunities

Job Summary

We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team! As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will be working closely with patients each day to assist them as they exercise or practice daily tasks, motivate and encourage them, and correct their posture or form as needed. You will also be recording accurate patient records, setting up all needed equipment and tools for each patient, and maintaining a clean, safe work environment. The ideal candidate works well both independently and within a team, can maintain a positive attitude to encourage patients in recovery, and has existing knowledge of physical therapy guidelines and recommendations.

Qualifications / Educational Requirements :

1. A person who is licensed, if applicable, by the State in which practicing, unless licensure does

not apply and meets one of the following requirements :

(a) (1) Graduated after successful completion of a Physical Therapist education

program approved by one of the following :

(i) The Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education

(CAPTE).

(ii) Successor organizations of CAPTE.

(iii) An education program outside the United States determined to be

substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry-level education in the United

States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American

Physical Therapy Association or an organization identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as

it relates to Physical Therapists; and

(3) Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in which

physical therapy services are provided.

(b) On or before December 31, 2009

(1) Graduated after successful completion of a physical therapy curriculum approved

by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE); or

(2) Meets both of the following :

(i) Graduated after successful completion of an education program determined to

be substantially equivalent to Physical Therapist entry level education in the

United States by a credentials evaluation organization approved by the American

Physical Therapy Association or identified in 8 CFR 212.15(e) as it relates to

Physical Therapists.

(ii) Passed an examination for Physical Therapists approved by the State in

which physical therapy services are provided.

(c) Before January 1, 2008

(1) Graduated from a physical therapy curriculum approved by one of the

following :

(i) The American Physical Therapy Association.

(ii) The Committee on Allied Health Education and Accreditation of the

American Medical Association.

(iii) The Council on Medical Education of the American Medical

Association and the American Physical Therapy Association.

(d) On or before December 31, 1977 was licensed or qualified as a Physical Therapist and meets

both of the following :

(1) Has 2 years of appropriate experience as a Physical Therapist.

(2) Has achieved a satisfactory grade on a proficiency examination conducted,

approved, or sponsored by the U.S. Public Health Service.

(e) Before January 1, 1966

or

or

(3) Has graduated from a physical therapy curriculum in a 4-year college or

university approved by a State department of education.

(f) Before January 1, 1966 was licensed or registered, and before January 1, 1970, had 15 years

of full-time experience in the treatment of illness or injury through the practice of physical therapy in

which services were rendered under the order and direction of attending and referring doctors of

medicine or osteopathy.

(g) If trained outside the United States before January 1, 2008, meets the following

requirements :

(1) Was graduated since 1928 from a physical therapy curriculum approved in the country

in which the curriculum was located and in which there is a member organization of the

World Confederation for Physical Therapy.

(2) Meets the requirements for membership in a member organization of the World

Confederation for Physical Therapy.

Responsibilities / essential functions : The person in this position must be able to perform the following

essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations.

1. Provide skilled physical therapy in accordance with the physicians plan of treatment.

2. Assist the physician in the evaluation and assessment of the clients level of functioning by

applying appropriate tests and assist in the development and revision of the plan of care.

3. Treat clients to relieve pain, develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance

using appropriate physical therapy treatments, modalities and procedures as stated in the

physical therapy plan of care.

4. Observe, record, and report the clients reaction to treatment and any changes in the clients

condition to the physician, Clinical Manager and Case Manager.

5. Educate client / caregiver and health care team in the phases of physical therapy in which they

may assist the client, in the use of prosthetic and orthotic devices, and durable medical

equipment, as appropriate.

6. Provide staff in-service education as directed by Clinical Manager.

7. Assess and regularly reevaluate the needs of the client. Develops implements and revises the

clients plan of care.

8. Initiate diagnostic, preventive and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the clients care

safety.

9. Assist with plan of care and maintain continuity of and / or multidisciplinary clients whenever

needed to ensure good coordination of care.

10. Promote coordination of care through interdisciplinary case conferences and communication with

physician and field staff.

11. Develop, prepares and maintains individualized client care progress records with accuracy,

timeliness and according to agency policy and procedures.

12. Participate in the agencys quality improvement program.

13. Keep abreast of physical trends and knowledge for service provision, documentation and care

coordination.

14. Participate in staff meetings, in-service programs and Utilization reviews.

15. Supervise the Physical Therapy Aide at least every 30 days.