Physical Therapist Assistant

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Job Description Summary:

This position is responsible for assisting staff Physical Therapists in accordance with the Ohio Physical Therapy Board laws and rules. Following the set POC, the physical therapist assistant provides patient treatment, patient/family instruction and assists in discharge planning. The PTA documents in the medical record and communicates with the multidisciplinary team. The PTA collaborates with the supervising physical therapist including, but not limited to, the need for PT reassessment. This position helps patients achieve maximum functional outcomes. Acts as a clinical instructor for students and actively participates in department functions.

Responsibilities And Duties:

Direct Patient Care    90 - 100%
Treats Patients:
1.  After Physical Therapist evaluation, treats patients based on plan of care and provides appropriate patient treatment techniques.
2.  Follows plan of care with constant communication with the Physical Therapist.
3.  Requests updates/revision to POC as needed.
4.  Responsible for maintaining/meeting the productivity expectation of their department.

Plans and helps coordinate discharge plan with multidisciplinary team :
1.  Instructs patient and care giver/family.
2.  Recommends DME required for discharge with discussion with Physical Therapist as needed.
3.  Provides information to physicians, nurses, case managers, social workers, and other team members.
4.  Involved in the multidisciplinary patient plan of care and discharge readiness plan,.
Documents treatments, progress toward goals, discharge plan/continuity of care for multidisciplinary team, and other involved medical and insurance parties. 

Indirect Patient Care  1 - 10%
Department Functions:
1.  Supervises patient assignments and duties of the rehab techs.
2.  Is involved in department quality improvement through data collection and participation in team and staff meetings.
3.  Assumes duties delegated by management in the absence of department management, as needed.

The major duties, responsibilities and essential functions listed above are not intended to be all-inclusive of the duties, responsibilities and essential functions  to be performed by employees in this job.  Employee is expected to perform all other duties as requested by management.

Minimum Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (Required)DL-HC - Driver's License only if in a Home Care department - Department of Motor Vehicles, PTA - Physical Therapist Assistant - American Board of Physical Therapy Specialties

Additional Job Description:

Physical Therapist Assistant Program or graduate of accredited PTA program. Licensed by the State of Ohio. Participation in student clinic rotations. in modalities to prevent injuries. Continuing in area of interest relevant