Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensed

Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensed

Urbana, MD

MUST:

The Physical Therapy Assistant must have experience:

Strong written and verbal communication skills

Ability to provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail

Must be able to collaborate with other patient care team members

Ability to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience pain and frustration, physical therapists should be compassionate and encouraging

Ability to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in unexpected situations

Ability to exercise sound judgment in stressful circumstances

Graduate of an accredited curriculum with an associate degree as a physical therapy assistant

Holds and maintains proof of valid VA state licensure

DUTIES:

Assists with patient observations as requested by the physical therapist and to assist in identifying patients with physical therapy needs

Works cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team

Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities

Maintain patient records confidentially

Schedules patients effectively for best time utilization

Observes, records and reports to the physical therapist conditions, reactions and responses of patients plan of care

Ensures that each patient has adequate knowledge concerning his/her disorder, treatment, and continued care

Communicates and coordinates effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, families, and other team members regarding the patient's overall plan of care

Participates in discharge planning as requested by the physical therapist consistent with patient goals

Maintains accurate and timely flow of paperwork, orders, requests, and reports

Works cooperatively with patients, supervising personnel, fellow employees, other healthcare team members and the public

Patient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient and meets departmental documentation standards

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

Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations

Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols