Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.

· Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.

· Assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

· Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.

· Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.

· Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.

· Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.

· Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.

· Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.

· Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.

· Participate in facility and company required trainings, in-services and conferences.

· Able to work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.

· Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.

· Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

· Adherence to Company required policy and procedures and code of conduct.

· Active State Licensure when applicable.

· Performs other duties as may be assigned.