Job Description
Job Description
PTA needed. * hour shifts/Days/32 hours a week guaranteed.
Duties and Responsibilities:
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Assists the registered Physical Therapist in carrying out procedures and programs.
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Performs routine treatment procedures in accordance with the planned program.
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Observes, records and reports to his/her supervisor conditions, reactions and responses related to his/her assigned duties.
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Reports any pertinent findings to the registered therapist.
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Helps maintain appropriate records.
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Participates in educational activities of the facility.
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Directs Physical Therapy Aides regarding physical therapy treatments as necessary and appropriate at the time of treatment under the supervision of a registered Physical Therapist.
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Maintains specific treatment area where he/she has given treatment.
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Communicates with patient’s physician as necessary regarding patient’s progress, treatments, etc., in consultation with the supervising Physical Therapist.
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Other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
§ Graduation from an approved and accredited therapist program.
§ Current certification with the American Physical Therapy Association.
§ Licensed by the State in the designated geographic area in his/her respective therapy profession.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform the following tasks without posing a threat to the health or safety of him/herself or others without risk to self, co-workers, caregivers, or patient; lift, turn, move position, and transport the patient into and out of beds, chairs, bathtubs, wheelchairs, lifts, etc.
§ Demonstrates the ability to perform a minimum of minimal assist transfer.” Minimal assist transfers are defined for purposes of this document as the ability to lift and control 50 pounds.