Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title : Physical Therapy Assistant

Company : Confidential

Location : Washington, DC

Pay Range : $40 per hour

Shifts / Hours : Full-Time

Employment Type : Direct Hire

Opportunity Type : Full-Time

Job Summary :

The Physical Therapy Assistant, reporting to the Director of Rehabilitation, is responsible for providing physical therapy services according to the applicable scope of practice, ethical, and professional standards under the direction of an occupational therapist.

This includes treatment planning, therapeutic interventions, and collaboration with an interdisciplinary team. The Physical Therapy Assistant contributes to program development, quality improvement, and efficiency enhancement in an interdisciplinary team environment.

This position provides the highest quality therapy services while establishing positive relationships with facility employees, residents, and their families.

Responsibilities : Continuing Education

Continuing Education

• Contribute to in-services as scheduled and maintain communication with the therapy team.
• Monitor licenses and certifications to ensure they are current and completed timely.
• Participate in competency peer reviews as assigned.
• Ensure orientations are completed.
• Support student programs.
• Assist the Supervisor in identifying educational needs for the therapy team.
• Encourage the development of student programs.
• Ensure licenses and certifications are current.

Professionalism

• Maintain a professional appearance, demeanor, and communication with patients, families, clients, coworkers, and others.
• Adhere to the professional dress code as established by the facility and Rehab Solutions.
• Facilitate effective communication with patients and facility representatives.
• Adhere to HIPAA regulations regarding patient confidentiality.

Compliance

• Familiarize yourself with company Policies and Procedures.
• Promote adherence to company Policies and Procedures, the Code of Conduct, facility policies, and standard operational practices.

Client Relations

• Cooperate when coordinating with the supervisor for clients / patients to ensure their needs are met through reasonable scheduling flexibility.
• Promote a positive interaction with facility personnel.
• Maintain professionalism and positive communication with customers.

Patient Care and Documentation

• Implement comprehensive treatment according to the Plan of Care as directed by the therapist.
• Complete patient-specific documentation timely and in appropriate areas.
• Ensure patient-specific documentation is filed and recorded properly in the appropriate medical record.
• Review long-term and short-term goals prior to providing treatment.
• Document goal achievement timely for progress reports, including progress made and the need for treatment and family education.
• Consult with team members and physicians regarding goals and interventions.
• Provide patient and family education according to the treatment plan and the role of therapy.
• Coordinate with the facility for discharge planning.

Quality Management and Meetings

• Participate in facility quality management and program meetings.
• Attend interdisciplinary team meetings.
• Assist in interpreting therapy reports to facility personnel.
• Contribute to facility operations and compliance through quality review data.
• Participate in survey preparedness and safety committee activities.
• Ensure compliance with safety standards and hazard reduction efforts.

Other Responsibilities

• Contribute to patient care and treatment.
• Determine productivity as assigned by the Supervisor.
• Facilitate team meetings for problem-solving regarding therapy programs.
• Work with the Director of Rehabilitation to set and achieve departmental goals.
• Assist the therapy department in carrying out shared departmental functions, including treatment, goals, and special projects.
• Perform other duties as assigned and instructed.

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