Physical Therapist Assistant
Qualifications
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Current license, registration or certification to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state(s) of employment or be qualified to take the physical therapy examination.
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
- Minimum of six (6) months experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
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Demonstrated written, verbal communication skills, and interpersonal skills
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Licensed driver with clean driving record and insured in accordance with state and/or Agency requirements.
Essential Functions/Areas of Accountability
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Provides physical therapy services and education/training to clients in their homes following the physician's Plan of Care and the specific functions identified in the therapy care plan.
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Completes visits in a timely manner and in accordance with Agency policy.
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Documents all services provided, observations, client progress, and recommendations on designated forms and submits to the agency within seven (7) days of providing service or per Agency policy.
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Reports changes/concerns or schedule changes to the therapist and/or the nursing supervisor on the day of the observed change.
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Participates in interdisciplinary activities per Agency guidelines.
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Attends client care conferences as needed to provide information to other members of the team.
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Promotes referrals to other disciplines as appropriate.
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Attends staff meetings and continuing education programs.
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Participates in the Agency quality improvement activities pertinent to role of Physical Therapy Assistant.
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Promotes personal safety and a safe environment for clients and coworkers.
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Demonstrates knowledge of safety and infection control practices by compliance with Agency policies and procedures.
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Recognizes and reports potentially unsafe situations.
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Demonstrates safe practice in the use of equipment.
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Assesses environment and initiates actions to prevent accidents and promote safety. Maintains confidentiality in all aspects of the job.
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Does not discuss client or staff identities, conditions, or circumstances in public or with others who are not professionally involved with the situation/person.
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Protects written confidential documents in a manner that prevents unauthorized access.
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Adheres to all Agency policies about client privacy and security of information.
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Performs job in compliance with Agency policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and/or Joint Commission standards and professional and community standards.
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Accepts responsibility for personal and professional development. Identifies learning/developmental needs.
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Performs additional duties and responsibilities as deemed necessary.