Purpose of Your Job Position

The primary purpose of your position is to assist in planning, organizing, developing, and directing Physical Therapy Services in accordance with current applicable federal, state, and local standards, guidelines, and regulations, and as may be directed by the Administrator, to assure that the highest degree of quality resident care can be maintained at all times.

Delegation of Authority

As Physical Therapist Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Function

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position.However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform.The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is an essential function of the position.

Duties and Responsibilities

Administrative Functions

·Assist in planning, developing, organizing, implementing, evaluating, and directing our physical therapy services as well as its programs and activities, as directed by the Facility’s Physical Therapists.

·Assist in developing and maintaining physical therapy standards.

·Assist in standardizing the methods in which therapy will be accomplished.

·Assist in developing, implementing, and coordinating policies and procedures, resident care plans, physical therapy procedure manuals, job descriptions, etc.

·Review physical therapy policies, procedures, manuals, job descriptions, etc., at least annually, and participate in making recommended changes.

·Assist in interpreting physical therapy policies and procedures to personnel, residents, family members, etc., as necessary.

·Participate and assist in discharge planning, development and implementation of resident care plans, resident assessments, etc., as necessary.

·Maintain a current file of residents who have been treated.

·Maintain treatment records, resident files, and progress notes as required.

·Ensure resident records are not lost or mishandled.

·Ensure the Business Office receives charges for physical therapy rendered to residents.

·Maintain an adequate liaison with families and residents.

·Interview residents, or family members, as necessary.

·Perform administrative requirements such as completing necessary forms, reports, etc., and submitting to the Physical Therapist, as required.

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Education

·Must have graduated from an accredited physical therapy program.

·Must have any required state license in physical therapy.

Experience

·Must have experience in an assistant capacity in a hospital, nursing care facility, or other related medical facility.

Specific Requirements

·Must have initiative to carry out assigned task with or without constant supervision.

·Must be able to read, write, speak, and understand the English language.

·Must possess the ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action.

·Must possess the ability to interpret the policies and procedures of physical therapy.

·Must maintain the care and use of supplies, equipment, etc., and maintain the appearance of therapy areas.

·Must be willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing therapy services.

·Must be able to relate information concerning a resident’s condition.