Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Description : DUTIES

Provides skilled Physical Therapy services on an intermittent basis to consumers in their homes under direction from the Registered Physical Therapist

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist (PT) provides consumer services which have been delegated by the PT
• Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assists in evaluation and development of a rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as required
• Participates in the preparation of clinical and daily progress notes, all notes are reviewed by the PT and submitted per agency policy, also prepares periodic summary reports
• As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises and assists the consumer with the use of self-help devices
• Together with the PT, instructs the consumer and family and assists in teaching exercise programs to the consumer and family
• Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports same to the PT
• Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reports to the PT and the physician the consumer's reaction to treatment and any changes in the consumer's condition
• Consults with PT regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form
• Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated
• Instructs other health team personnel including, as appropriate, Nurse Aides, as well as family members with respect to certain phases of physical therapy, so that they may work with the consumer
• Writes daily progress notes on consumers, and submits same per agency policy, and prepares periodic summary reports as indicated
• Attends rehabilitation department staff meetings and case conferences
• Participates with staff, consumers, and physicians in discharge activities and assists the Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy Discharge Summary
• Confirms, on a weekly basis, the scheduling of visits with the Supervisor / Nursing Supervisor in order to coordinate Agency visits
• Assumes responsibility for self-development by continually striving to improve his / her health care knowledge through educational programs, attendance at workshops and conferences, active participation in professional and related organizations and individual research and reading
• Assumes other duties deemed appropriate and necessary by the PT and as designated by Registered Nurse Case Management and the Nursing Supervisor

Assists in the Agency Admission Process

JOB CONDITIONS

EQUIPMENT OPERATION

Physical therapy equipment and other medical equipment will be utilized. Hand washing materials.

COMPANY INFORMATION

Has access to all consumer medical records which may be discussed with Nursing Supervisor, the Administrator, the Executive Director, and the Quality Assurance department staff

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS