Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)Select Medical
Job Summary
- Assists the therapist in data collection including appropriate tests and measurements for initial evaluation and communicates status updates, as directed by the therapist, within their scope of practice.
- Assists in the implementation of the therapy plan of care for their assigned patients including performance of therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising therapist.
- Progresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient’s status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
- Identifies, responds and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient’s physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.
- Under direction of supervising therapist, coordinates treatment program in conjunction with other clinical/therapeutic services, as well as available community resources. Attends appropriate clinical meetings to facilitate coordination.
- As delegated by supervising therapist, provides for patient education to include development of comprehensive and progressive home programs with instruction to patient, family and other caregivers as appropriate to facilitate a safe and effective discharge.
- As delegated by the supervising therapist, prepares for patient discharge inclusive of ordering of/or fabrication and adaptation of necessary equipment, as well as recommendations for therapeutic services ensuring the continuum of care.
- Assists with direction of functional training classes and/or programs under the supervision of licensed therapist as assigned.
- Assigns routine tasks to aides and clerical staff related to their job function in conjunction with supervising therapist.
- Demonstrates flexibility in all aspects of caseload management including accepting coverage.
- Effectively and efficiently manages individual, concurrent, and group treatment sessions based on patient care needs.