What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at The Orchards of Cascadia?
Description
Position Summary:
A Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) works under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist to help
residents/patients with physical injuries or illnesses to regain range of movement and control their pain. PTAs
follow plans created by physical therapists that involve stretching, strength training, exercises, and physical
manipulation to help residents/patients recover.
Essential Functions
? Helps residents with ambulation (walking, moving out of their wheelchairs, etc.).
? Contributes to patients physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing
information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical
therapy directives.
? Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining,
updating, and studying therapy histories.
? Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient
evaluations and test results.
? Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
? Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and
assisting residents/patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises,
ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as
crutches, canes, and prostheses.
? Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and
development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
? Provides continuity of care implementing patient management plan.
? Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and
regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
? Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical
therapy services rendered to production objectives
? Ensures punctuality and regular attendance for assigned shifts.
Requirements
Education:
? Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) program.
Licenses/Certification:
? Current state PTA licensure.
? Valid CPR certification.
Experience:
? Six months experience in a long-term care environment preferred.