POSITION SUMMARY

The staff Physical Therapist Assistant will assist the licensed Physical Therapists of Gottsche Rehabilitation Center. The position requires a licensed, qualified Physical Therapist Assistant who meets all educational and licensing requirements as provided in Federal and State Law. (42 CFR 484.4; 42 CFR 485.705; W.S. 33-25-101 through 115.) The Physical Therapist Assistant will work closely with other members of the Physical Therapy Department as well as be a team player of various programs. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible to the Physical Therapy Department Head and will assist as appropriate. It is understood that the job duties listed below are representative of the position, are not all-inclusive, and may be supervised by a number of different Gottsche staff members.

DEPARTMENT - SUPERVISOR

Physical Therapy - Reports to the Physical Therapist Head.

DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to treat patient/family needs

• Demonstrates competency in implementation of treatment plans. Documents appropriately. Evaluates effectiveness of plan and modifies as indicated, following consulting the Physical Therapist

• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in a patient's care to promote an environment of cooperation and respect.

• Provides appropriate information at meetings such as team and family conferences, home health conferences, rehab clinic meetings and others as necessary

• Maintains current knowledge of therapy techniques appropriate to the patients at Gottsche Rehab Center through the attendance of in-service classes and the appropriate amount of continuing education as required by state licensure.

• Assists in appropriate treatments or portions thereof, assesses the accuracy, thoroughness and appropriateness of the care they provide and then provide feedback to the Department Head

• Seeks necessary information and input from staff, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure ongoing appropriate patient care.

• Has knowledge in the use of therapy devices including exercise tables, fitness equipment, assistive devices, wheelchairs, pulleys, weights and other equipment common to the practice of physical therapy

• Demonstrates an awareness of safety in all aspects of patient care.

• Performs other duties related to the position as needed. Job duties subject to change as the department evolves and changes.

• Participates in HIPAA training and awareness programs and abides by all privacy and security rules as required by Federal Law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

• May be asked to assist Physical Therapist with therapy students, therapy assistant students and other students and provide feedback to the students and the Physical Therapist who are responsible for the students' clinical education.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIREMENTS

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

• Currently licensed in the State of Wyoming or eligible for licensure

• Certified in CPR

• Ability to attend educational training and seminars

• Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills

• Exceptional ability to work with employees under fast-paced working conditions

• Must meet all requirements of Gottsche's automobile insurance carrier