LPTA

Physical Therapist Assistant / Occupational Therapist Assistant

Provides care to patients under the supervision of a physical or occupational therapist.

Responsibilities

• Review relevant clinical data.
• Collaborates and coordinates patients care plans with patient / family and other care providers.
• Perform therapeutic procedures for clients as outlined in patient's plan of care.
• Participates in patient / family teaching.
• Maintain clinical and professional competency.
• Completes all documentation requirements in the established time frame.
• Communicates to therapist as needed related to patient needs / goals.
• Attends in service programs and departmental or hospital meetings.
• Shares experience by mentoring students, new employees, volunteers and presenting in services.
• Maintains involvement in department and hospital activities.
• Provides feedback to the Manager.
• Assist in departmental planning, staff training, performance improvement, and clinical service development.
• Assist with departmental productivity by fulfilling individual work responsibilities and reporting significant variances in patient volume that may require manager adjustments to staffing.

DCH Standards :

Qualifications

Current Alabama PTA / OTA licensure. Maintain active status with license in good standing with licensing agency. Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Working Conditions : Work Context

Physical Factors