Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehabilitation

St Luke Health Services; St. Mary's District Municipality; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care in a clinical rehabilitation setting. This role involves assisting licensed Physical Therapists with a variety of treatments for both in-patients and outpatients. You will be responsible for maintaining patient records, communicating effectively with healthcare teams, and ensuring a high standard of care. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in physical therapy, excellent interpersonal skills, and a commitment to promoting patient education. Join a team where your contributions will make a real difference in the lives of patients and their families.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Physical Therapy from a two-year accredited program.
• Skills to document treatment effects and communicate with patients.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist with patient treatments and evaluations.
• Communicate treatment plans and progress with supervising PT.
• Guide aides and families in patient treatment activities.

Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Communication Skills

Patient Treatment Implementation

Data Collection

Education

Two-Year Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

JOB SUMMARY:

Assists Physical Therapist with all patient treatments for in-patients, outpatients, and contract services.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. The Physical Therapist Assistant will carry a regular patient caseload under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist, performing the prescribed patient treatments after completion of the patient evaluation by the Physical Therapist.
2. Communicates with supervising PT on a regular basis regarding patient treatment plan and progress.
3. The PTA must work with the PT on:
1. Collection of data for the re-evaluation of patient progress
2. Recommendations for changes in patient treatments
3. Assisting with data collection for the progress and discharge notes written in the medical chart.
4. Guides activities of aides and families concerning patient treatment and conducts in-service education or training to healthcare personnel and families.
5. Assists with general cleaning of patient treatment area and supplies, ordinary equipment for patient use.
6. Takes responsibility and uses opportunities to promote education and professional knowledge.
7. Uses effective communication techniques within the rehabilitation department and inter-departmentally to maximize team building.
8. Maintains 85% productivity.
9. Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a clinical Rehabilitation Department setting and in resident rooms, where contact with staff, physicians, residents' families, and the public is required. Requires walking up to 95% of the workday. Must be capable of lifting, pushing, pulling, and moving up to 50 pounds or more. Finger dexterity is required with eye-hand coordination, vision, and hearing corrected to normal range.

QUALIFICATION STANDARDS:

Work requires the knowledge of Physical Therapy normally acquired through a two-year degree from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants. New York State license to practice or temporary New York State license is required. Must possess skills to effectively acquire pertinent information from patients’ charts and the patients, implement procedures, and document the effects of treatment. Interpersonal skills necessary to communicate accurately and precisely to patients and family members the instructions that may be necessary in the completion of a treatment program. Also, be able to identify changes in patient conditions and communicate those changes to the appropriate supervisor.