What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at CHS Therapy & Rehab?
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Position: Physical Therapist Assistant
Supervisor: Director of Rehabilitation and Physical Therapist
Essential Qualifications:
• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
• Current licensure as Physical Therapist Assistant in practicing state(s)
• Assume responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development to maintain current licensure and certification.
Essential Job Duties and Responsibilities:
• Provide physical therapy services to residents in accordance with established standards of practice, Company procedures, Therapy Department procedures and productivity standards under the direction of the Physical Therapist.
• Adhere to Company procedures regarding documentation and billing of physical therapy services.
• Demonstrate sound judgment in the implementation and follow-up of resident therapy programs.
• Assist the Physical Therapist in the evaluation of residents as directed.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with the development of treatment plans as directed.
• Establish individual resident therapy schedules in cooperation with the Physical Therapist and other team members.
• Conduct treatment according to the established treatment plan.
• Assist in the selection of physical therapy techniques/ media, the sequence of activities, and adaptation of techniques/ media based on resident’s response to intervention in conjunction with the Physical Therapist.
• Monitor resident’s response to intervention and discuss adaptation of treatment with the Physical Therapist to attain goals in accordance with established plan of care and physician orders.
• Participate in resident, family/ responsible party and staff education by instructing on physical therapy procedures, strategies, recommendations and/ or program to enhance carry over outside of therapy sessions and in preparation for discontinuation of therapy services.
• Perform all other duties as assigned and as required to effectively discharge the responsibilities of the position and are in the best interests of the organization.
Benefits
Unlimited, free telehealth services
Comprehensive Medical Plan with Dental and Vision
$0 co-pays for general and specialist visits
Cost-effective prescription program
Flexible HSA Plan
Free CEUs
Paid Time Off
Pet Insurance