Assistant Physical Therapist

Job Description

Job Description

Description : Overview?

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

Characteristic duties and responsibilities

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude and team building approach with all patients, clients and team members.
• Consistently attends work and provides appropriate notice for scheduled paid time off
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs.
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional guidelines.
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative / home programs as directed by staff therapist.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility.
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.
• Perform other duties as required or directed
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Travel or float between facilities as determined by supervisor and patient needs.

EXPOSURE RISK

The Staff Therapist Assistant is at high risk for exposure to blood and body fluids.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Reports to Staff Therapist and Director of Rehab or designee

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

As delegated.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Requirements : QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION / LICENSURE

REQUIREMENTS

SPECIFC REQUIREMENTS

PHYICAL REQUIREMENTS