Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Encore Rehabilitation Services; Booneville (MS); On-site; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Encore Rehabilitation Services in Mississippi seeks a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to support physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Registered Physical Therapist. You will implement plans of care, document treatments, and assist with home exercise programs.

The role involves collaboration with rehab technicians and clinic staff, participation in in-service training, and helping patients become more independent across clinical activities.

Qualifications

• Graduation from accredited PTA program.
• No prior experience required.
• Licensed to practice as PTA per state board.

Responsibilities

• Assists in implementing the plan of care under supervision of the licensed PT.
• Documents treatments and progress notes per departmental policy.
• Counsels and educates patients and families on home exercise programs.

Skills

Communication skills

Patient care

Teamwork

Education

Graduation from PTA program

Job description

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description/Summary

PRIMARY FUNCTION

The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the therapist.

QUALIFICATIONS

• EDUCATION:Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• EXPERIENCE:None required.
• REGISTERED:Licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy in applicable State.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses a great majority of physical motion in performing day to day activities of work. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing extreme fatigue. Lifting and carrying equipment supplies, and materials up to50lbs. without help; over50lbs. with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel. Operation of electrical equipment.

INTERPERSONAL RELATIONSHIPS

• Supervises Rehab Technicians.
• Treats patients after the evaluation has been performed by a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Participates in in-service training for clinical staff.
• Consult with the physical therapist regarding the patients progress and plan of care.
• Interacts with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient's progress.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
• Carries out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Covers instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
• Maintains proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
• Utilizes proper procedures which will be in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
• Submit in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty, any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
• Documents on all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

GENERAL

SOURCE OF WORKERS:From schools and from classified ads in professional publications.

SUPERVISED BY: Staff Therapist and Clinic Director.

WORKERS SUPERVISED: Technicians/aids and students.