Physical Therapist Assistant

Responsibilities

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Responsibility: Under the direction of the supervising physical therapist, the assistant restores patient's function, alleviates pain, and prevents disabilities by administering physical therapy.

Physical Therapist Assistant Job Duties:

• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities.
• Administers physical therapy treatments by utilizing their skills as a physical therapist assistant from those learned in training to those acquired through lifelong learning.
• Reports to the physical therapist effects of physical therapy treatments by observing, and noting patient's progress; participates in the recommendations for adjustments and modifications.
• Participates in discharge planning by consulting with members of the patient’s family.
• Documents patient care services through electronic health record.
• Maintains patient confidence and protects company through the HIPAA law.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Protects patients and employees by adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Ensures operation of equipment by completing preventive maintenance requirements; following manufacturer's instructions; troubleshooting malfunctions; calling for repairs.
• Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending educational workshops; reviewing professional publications; establishing personal networks; participating in professional societies.
• Participates with in-service training programs.
• Complies with federal, state, and local legal and professional requirements.
• Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.
• Able to self-promote skills and talents to the public.
• Other duties as requested by clinic management within scope of professional license for the benefit of the team and company.