Physical Therapist Asst

Overview

UnityPoint Clinics

Physical Therapy Assistant

North Crossing Physical Therapy Outpatient

1.0 FTE, Monday

• Friday, Daytime

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for carrying out treatment interventions/strategies established in the initial plan of care and under the guidance and direction of the supervising Licensed Physical Therapist.

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Responsibilities

• Assists Licensed Physical Therapist in patient treatments through implementation of modalities, exercise, ambulation, patient and family teaching, balance strategies, and activities of daily living.

• Carries out treatment plan and coordinates with patient, family, significant others and care team.

• Monitors patient's response and modifies treatment to achieve goals.

• Documents the results of patient's assessment, treatment, follow-up and termination of services

• Reviews and analyzes quality appropriateness of the physical therapy services delivered. Reports associated problems to supervisor as indicated.

• Understands and complies with billing and reimbursement procedures according to governmental and third party requirements. Follows through with accurate and ethical billing practices.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program

• One year of experience preferred

• Clinical Internship

• Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Iowa

• Area of Interest: Therapy;

• FTE/Hours per pay period: 1.0;

• Department: Physical Therapy- N Crossing;

• Shift: Monday

• Friday, Daytime;

• Job ID: 146289;