Summary:
The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapy services under the direction of the physical therapist and according to the physician’s plan of care.
Essential Functions:
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician’s plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice Act.
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function, and maintain maximum performance.
- Follows treatment program goals to improve patient’s function as established by a physical therapist.
- Observes and reports to the physical therapist the patient’s reaction to treatment and any changes in patient’s condition.
- Maintains clinical notes which will be incorporated into the patient’s clinical record per Agency’s policies.
- Will attend meetings and in-services required by the Agency.
- Performs other duties as required and necessary to ensure the success of the Agency.
Supervisory duties:
- None.
Knowledge, skills, and abilities:
- Ability to consistently promote, support, work, and act in a manner in support of the Mount Evans mission and values.
- Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
- Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
- Must have excellent verbal and written communications skills.
- Must have excellent organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite or similar software.
Education:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program with either an associate degree in science or applied science that is approved by the American Physical Therapy Association, Inc.
Experience:
- Prefer a minimum of two (2) years’ experience preferably in home health care.
Additional Requirements/Licenses/Certifications:
- Current certification or license as required by state law.
- Possesses and maintains current CPR certification.
- Must be a licensed driver with an automobile that is insured in accordance with state and/or organization requirements and is reliable.
Working Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable the individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Work is generally performed in an indoor home environment.
- Travel throughout the community to patients on an occasional basis.
- In and out of automobile.
Physical Activities:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. Ability to stand, sit, walk, talk, reach with arms and hands, have good manual dexterity, use hands and fingers to operate a computer and telephone.
- Prolonged periods of standing and walking.
- Requires lifting, positioning, pushing, and/or transferring patients.
- Frequent reaching, stooping bending, kneeling, and crouching.
