Certified Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time

Job Description

Job Description

Overview

The Certified Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapy treatment services for assigned patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. This position is full time, non-exempt and benefits eligible. The pay range for this position is $37.80/hour - $53.37/hour. Compensation is determined based on years of experience and departmental equity.

Responsibilities

• Implements a physical therapy treatment plan developed by supervision Physical Therapist, to address the short and long term goals of each patient in a timely manner and in compliance with departmental policies and standards of care.
• Adapts intervention environments, tools, materials, methods and activities according to the needs of the individual patient.
• Communicates status changes of patient to supervising PT for re-evaluation and modification of treatment plans and goals.
• Participates in discharge planning, under the supervision of the licensed PT, to assure completion of patient and family education/training and equipment needs.
• Documents treatment and progress in the medical record accurately and within established time lines.
• Communicates regularly with supervising licensed PT regarding the development and implementation of treatment plan via regularly scheduled and documented case conference regarding the patient.

This is not an all-inclusive list of this job’s responsibilities. The incumbent may be required to perform other related duties and participate in special projects as assigned.

Qualifications

Required

Associates degree from an American Physical Therapy Association approved school

Physical Therapy Assistant license

current BLS

Preferred

2 years pediatric orthopedic, burn, or rehabilitation experience

1-2 years of general experience as a PTA.