Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT JOB DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant

OCCUPATIONAL EXPOSURE: Category III

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation

REPORTS TO: Clinic Manager

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing quality patient care to every patient he/she treats under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with the standards of care and practice’s policies and procedures as well as state and federal (Medicare) rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Is responsible for providing direct patient care 100% of his/her time unless otherwise specified by the Clinic Manager, with the agreement and understanding that:
• All treatment must be administered under the direction of a physical therapist. Plans of care, interventions, exercises, etc. can only be modified under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Practice’s productivity standards are:
• Every staff therapist assistant should treat an average of 2.0 patients/hour.
• Patients should be treated for an average of 45-60 minutes/visit
• Average units billed/visit should be 3.0-4.0 according to treatment time.
• Staff schedules are created to maximize hours of patient care and patient volume, therefore, schedules may vary from day to day depending on patient need.
• Full time staff will be required to work five days per week (some of those days may be half days) and a minimum of two opening shifts and two closing shifts per week as necessitated by patient volume. The schedule can be modified if the owner agrees.
• Full time staff may be required to work one or two Saturdays per month, depending on need.
• Will comply with request to work at another practice location if/when the occasional need arises unless extenuating circumstances prohibit this.
• If unable to report to work at a scheduled time, the Clinic Manager must be contacted by phone as far in advance as possible to allow time to arrange for coverage, if necessary.
• All time off must be requested in writing and submitted to the Clinic Manager as far in advance as possible to allow time to arrange for coverage, if necessary.
• Is responsible for adhering to practice’s policies and procedures pertaining to customer service and patient care, including but not limited to:
• Completing all evaluations, re-evaluations, daily treatment notes, discharge notes and flow sheets and charges by 10:00 am the following business day after date of service.
• Dressing professionally according to the practice dress code policy.
• Adhering to the practice’s cell phone policy.
• Being prompt and professional at all times.
• Is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations as outlined in his/her respective State PT Practice Act.
• Is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations as outlined in the Medicare Benefits Policy Manual.
• Is responsible for attending monthly Clinic staff meetings or if unable to attend, he/she is responsible for obtaining a copy of the written agenda from the Clinic Manager.
• Is responsible for submitting time cards electronically by the 15th and last day of the month.
• Is responsible for promoting all practice products and services whenever possible.
• Is responsible for maintaining valid state PTA licensure, including acquiring all required CEU’s within allotted time renewal period.
• Is responsible for maintaining current CPR certification.
• Performs other related duties as requested.
  
  

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Physical Therapist Assistant position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in physical therapy as well as state licensure. A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is also preferred.

JOB SKILLS:

• Must hold a valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must have good verbal and written communication skills.
• Must possess the ability to make independent decision and problem solve as appropriate.
• Must have a thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing.
• Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, physicians, government agencies/personnel and the general public
  
  

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

The Physical Therapist Assistant interacts with senior management, peers, clients, families,

visitors, Clinic staff and practice personnel. He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands on intervention/participation may be required.

Company Description

What is our Why?

Elevating the quality of care for our region because our friends and family deserve the best.

The best care is not just the most current evidence-based care, but taking the time to look our friends and family in the eye with every interaction and for them to feel confident that we will do everything within our capacity to help them feel better.

We don’t compete with other clinics. We compete with ourselves and strive to get better at our job every day.

What is our Why? Elevating the quality of care for our region because our friends and family deserve the best. The best care is not just the most current evidence-based care, but taking the time to look our friends and family in the eye with every interaction and for them to feel confident that we will do everything within our capacity to help them feel better. We don’t compete with other clinics. We compete with ourselves and strive to get better at our job every day.