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Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN (Healthcare)
Responsibilities
Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board guidelines.
Assist in maintaining the department.
Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures; ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board at all times.
Physical Demands
Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The statements are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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Responsibilities
Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board guidelines.
Assist in maintaining the department.
Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
Instruct patients’ families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
Qualifications
Education and/or Experience: Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant in the state.
Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
Language Skills: Ability to read technical procedures; ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals; ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems; ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
Employee must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
Must maintain a license in good standing with the state board at all times.
Physical Demands
Standing and/or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally.
Reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently.
Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or in excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
Additional Information Note: Nothing in this job specification restricts management’s right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time. Critical features of this job are described under various headings above. They may be subject to change at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons. The statements are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.
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