Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Job description

SUMMARY:
Under direct supervision of physical therapist, delivers prescribed physical therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and help patients reach maximum functional performance levels. Utilizes physical exercise, massage, heat, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Records and reports on patient progress.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Administers physical therapy care, or portions of programs, as directed by a licensed physical therapist.
Recognizes and recommends changes for improvement in program content.
Assists therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to appropriate individuals.
Documents patient care efficiently, timely and effectively in the electronic medical record.
Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and/or family/caregiver.
Conducts or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.
Attends patient care staffing, conferences and other related meetings; coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.
Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.
Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.
Performs related duties as assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION: Associate’s degree or equivalent from a two-year college, or technical school required.
EXPERIENCE : Acute Therapy: None required. One (1) – two (2) years of experience preferred. Will consider exceptional new graduate candidates.
LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION : Certification as a PT Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES :
• Knowledge of the types of physical therapy programs used to assist in the restoration of function in a patient, or prevent a disability.
• Skill in the ability to demonstrate, or lead a patient in the performance of a therapy regimen.
• Skill in following directions and reporting back any issues, or concerns the patient may be encountering.