Communication Skills, Cross-Functional, Data Collection, Information Technology & Information Systems, Interpersonal Skills, Order Supplies, Orthopedics, Patient Assessment, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Progress Reports, Retail, SOAP Notes, State Laws and Regulations, Team Player, Telephone Skills, Testing, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
Job Title:PhysicalTherapistAssistant
Summary: Assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. May, in accordance with state laws, assist the development of treatment plans, carryoutroutinefunctions, documenttheprogressoftreatment,andmodifyspecifictreatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist by performing the following duties.
DutiesandResponsibilities:.Otherdutiesmaybeassigned.
- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises and functional activities.
- Conferswith physicaltherapystafforotherstodiscussand evaluate patientinformation for planning, modifying, and coordinating
- Administers activeand passive manualtherapeuticexercises, therapeuticmassage,and heat, light, sound, water, anodyne, and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound,electricalstimulation,lontophoresis,assistivedevices,bodymechanics, paraffin, and joint
- Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on patients' responses and progress, to report to physical
- Measurespatients'range-of-jointmotion,bodyparts,andvitalsignstodetermineeffects of treatment for the patient's evaluations and then re-evaluates to include overall re assessment and manual muscle testing.
- Securespatientsintoorontotherapy equipment.
- Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as
- Trainspatientsintheuseoforthopedicbraces,prostheses,andsupportive
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements.
- Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of
- Cleansworkareaandchecks,cleans, andstoresequipmentafter
- Assists patients to dress, undress, or put on and remove supportive devices, such as braces, splints, and slings.
- Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction
- Performs clinical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
- Completes SOAP notes and place any findings for re-evaluations in physical therapists in
- Orders supplies for clinic and to retail for home
- Instructs and supervises aids in how best to assist
- Maintains current
- Participates in continuing education as
- Maintains and improves professionalism and knowledge through continuing
- Performs other related duties as
Requirements:
- Associate's degree (A. A. I S.) or equivalent from two-year college or technical school; or one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid state license as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
- Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to effectively interact with patients and staff.
- Ability to work collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team.
- Previous experience as a Rehab Aide is highly desirable.
- Strong verbal, written, and analytical skills
- CPR Certification (Preferred)
The Chautauqua Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, nationality, ancestry, age, disability or status as a disabled veteran or veteran of the Vietnam era, pregnancy, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, citizenship or membership in any other legally protected class.