TITLE: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

POSITION TYPE: FULL TIME

REPORTS TO: DIRECTOR OF PHYSICAL THERAPY

FLSA CATEGORY: NON-EXEMPT

DEPARTMENT: PHYSICAL THERAPY

MAIN LOCATION: 3676 PARKER BLVD, PUEBLO, CO 81008

JOB SUMMARY: This position is responsible for all duties of a Physical Therapy Assistant. This position is responsible for assisting Physical Therapists in administering physical therapy treatment plans designed to alleviate pain, restore function, prevent disabilities, and promote overall fitness and health of patients.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Assist in providing skilled physical therapy treatment plans in accordance with practice guidelines.
• Provide treatments, exercise instructions, and demonstrations for patients.
• Prepares written documentation as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Documents daily and maintains clinical records regarding patient limitations, interventions, treatments, responses, and progress to administered therapy as well as discharge summaries.
• Maintains patient confidentiality in a common workout environment.
• Assists with care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
• Reports concerns to Physical Therapists or Director of Physical Therapy as necessary.
• Maintain work area in a clean, sanitized, and organized manner.
• Follows all Infection Prevention policies and procedures.
• Attends annual required company programs and trainings.
• Attends all regular required department and company meetings.
• Maintains strictest confidentiality.
• Performs all other tasks and projects assigned.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current Colorado State Physical Therapy Assistant license.
• One (1) year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant or comparable internship.
• BLS Certificate.
• Knowledge of CPT and ICD-10 coding procedures.
• Knowledge of medical terminology.
• Ability to multitask.
• Strong ethical code of conduct.
• Ability to maintain sensitive confidential information.
• Proficiency with computers and EMR software.
• Autonomous, positive mindset and team player.
• Ability to remain motivated with a positive attitude.
• Disciplined, organized, and detail oriented.
• Willingness to learn and adapt.
• Ability to work with all levels of management and staff in a professional capacity.

TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMMANDS:

Major activities of this job include sitting, moving from place to place, and light physical effort performed on a level surface. Use of a computer, telephone, writing, and organizational skills. Manual dexterity for use of computer keyboard and calculator, mobility, and good vision (includes near acuity and depth perception). May be required to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 lbs., occasionally lift or move up to 100 lbs. or more with assistance. Requires ability to communicate effectively and have hearing within a normal range. Southern Colorado Clinic will make reasonable accommodations for the known disability of an otherwise qualified individual, unless such accommodations would cause undue hardship to the operation of the Clinic or pose a direct threat to patient or other employees’ health and safety.

TYPICAL WORKING CONDITIONS:

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with a Physical Therapy Assistant. The work environment is indoors in an office / medical clinic setting. Frequent exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, moving equipment, and other conditions common to a medical clinic environment. Requires working under stress in emergency situations, meeting deadlines, frequent interruptions, and occasionally may involve irregular working hours.

NOTE: Nothing in this job description implies a contract of employment, nor does it restrict management’s rights to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. This job description is subject to change at any time.