Job Description

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Administer treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist.

• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes in accordance with PT Board requirements.
• Assist with department upkeep and participate in Rehabilitation and Patient Care Conferences as needed.
• Support treatment area maintenance and cleanliness.
• Follow physician treatment plans when working with patients.
• Help train Restorative Aides alongside the nursing department.
• Communicate effectively with supervisors and the healthcare team regarding patient progress and care plans.
• Participate in in-service training for facility staff.
• Document any treatment changes per facility policies and procedures.
• Educate families or nursing staff on maintenance programs and caregiver responsibilities for patient discharge.
• Report equipment issues to ensure proper maintenance.
• Maintain a positive, effective, and professional relationship with patients, families, and staff.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Comfortable using electronic health record systems, such as:
• Casamba
• Point Click Care
• Language:
• Ability to read and understand technical procedures and policy manuals.
• Able to communicate effectively with managers, coworkers, and families.
• Mathematics:
• Capable of applying basic mathematical concepts (fractions, percentages, ratios).
• Reasoning:
• Able to solve practical problems and follow instructions in various formats (written, oral, diagrams, schedules).

Physical Demands

• Very Frequent:
• Standing, walking, pushing/pulling, talking, hearing, tasting, smelling
• Frequent:
• Reaching with arms and hands
• Occasional:
• Sitting, climbing, balancing, kneeling, crouching, crawling
• Lifting/Force:
• Up to 100 lbs occasionally, 50 lbs frequently, and 20 lbs constantly
• Vision:
• Requires close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception with ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
• Not specifically required, but must be proficient in relevant documentation and systems.
• Must hold an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state regulations.
• Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board.

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