Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description Summary:

Provide treatment to patients as they come for outpatient services in the therapy department.

Able to work in a variety of areas including acute care, TCU/LTC, swing bed, pediatrics, outpatient adult.

Provides direct patient care to all patients as well as documentation of care in accordance with policies and procedures under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. Follows directions and instructions for treatment and other tasks as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist. Provides care in an effective and competent manner.

What you will do: Produces appropriate, specific, clinical documentation for patient care given and assists with scheduling and paperwork associated with patient care.
Documents progress notes in accordance with departmental policies.
Charges patient appropriately for treatments given on a daily basis under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Assists with paperwork activities, files charts, and other duties, which may include and not be limited to billing, documentation, correspondence and file management.
Assists with clinical education of physical therapist assistant students.

Required Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Physical Therapy Assistant – Licensing Board An active license in the state of practice Upon Hire

Preferred Education, License/Certification, or Work Experience:

Associate’s in Physical Therapy from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
Less than 1 year Related experience and/or training