PRN Physical Therapy Assistant- Inpatient/Acute Rehab Unit

Job Summary

Assist physical therapists in the provision of medically prescribed physical therapy, providing intervention under the supervision of a physical therapist, to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability for patients suffering from injuries; muscle, nerve, joint and bone diseases; debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional activities. The physical therapist assistant may modify an intervention only in accordance with changes in patient status and within the scope of the plan of care that has been established by the physical therapist.

Job Responsibilities

• Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, under the direction of and as an assistant to a physical therapist.

• Implement evidence-based treatment protocols, as directed by a physical therapist, including use of manual exercises and treatment equipment, application of physical agents, and patient assistance to perform various physical activities, including functional activities, daily-living activities, gait training, and the use of assistive and supportive devices, and record daily treatments.

• Report patient progress to the physical therapist to allow for updating of goals and modifications of the treatment program.

• Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members, and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age, length of stay, readiness to learn, and emotional status.

• Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.

• Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established by department.

• Orient, instruct, direct, and supervise work activities of support personnel, including rehab aides, physical therapy assistant students, and volunteers as appropriate and available.

• Comply with all applicable policies and procedures, including, but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures, maintain acceptable attendance records, arrive for duty punctually, and follow dress code.

• Other duties as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Minimum: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant

Experience Requirements

• Minimum: No experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.

• Preferred: 2 Years clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

License/Certification Requirements

• State Issued License

• Yes

• CPR

• Yes

• ACLS

• N/A

• PALS

• N/A

• Specialty

• N/A

• Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure, if required:

• N/A