Physical Therapy Assistant
Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients / caregiver education.
Essential Functions
- Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
- Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
- Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
- Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
- Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
- Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.
Qualifications
Required Associate's Degree accredited physical therapy assistant programLIC-Physical Therapist Assistant - STATE_MI State of Michigan Upon Hire requiredCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - AHA American Heart Association 90 Days required OrCRT-Basic Life Support (BLS) - ARC American Red Cross 90 Days requiredLIC-Driver's License - STATE_MI State of Michigan Home Care Business Lines Upon Hire requiredPhysical Demands
Pallet to Waist (6" from floor) >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Waist to Waist >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs
Waist to Chest (below shoulder) >5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs
Waist to Overhead >5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs
Bilateral Carry >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Unilateral Carry >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs
Pushing Force >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs
Pulling Force >5 lbs : Occasionally up to 20 lbs
Sitting : SeldomStanding : FrequentlyWalking : FrequentlyForward Bend - Standing : OccasionallyForward Bend - Sitting : SeldomTrunk Rotation - Standing : OccasionallyTrunk Rotation - Sitting : OccasionallySquat : SeldomStair Climbing : SeldomCrawling / Kneeling : SeldomDriving : SeldomReach - Above Shoulder : OccasionallyReach - at Shoulder or Below : OccasionallyHandling : OccasionallyForceful Grip >5 lbs : Occasionally
Forceful Pinch >2 lbs : Occasionally
Finger / Hand Dexterity : Occasionally