Physical Therapist Assistant

True North Consultants, Inc.; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

True North Consultants, Inc. is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support treatment plans and provide therapeutic exercises under supervision.

You will document patient care, participate in education sessions, and help ensure infection control and safe practice during patient care. The role requires an associate degree in physical therapy, current state license, CPR, and a valid driver's license with insurance.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification

Responsibilities

• Administer Treatment Plans: Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical therapist.
• Therapeutic Exercises: Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and various modalities to patients.
• Document Patient Care: Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit clinical paperwork on time.
• Educational Participation: Attend educational meetings and coordinate department in-services.
• Report Issues: Notify the Physical Therapist or Executive Director of equipment failures or departmental issues.
• Scheduling and Office Tasks: Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• Infection Control: Apply infection control and universal precautions during patient care.
• Clinical Assignments: Accept clinical assignments matching education and competence levels.
• Promote Compliance: Educate and assist with compliance for fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors.

Skills

CPR certification

Driver's license

Auto insurance

Reliable transportation

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

Responsibilities:

• -Administer Treatment Plans:Implement physical therapy treatment plans as developed by the Physical therapist.
• -Therapeutic Exercises:Provide non-complex active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, massage, traction, and various modalities (heat, light, cold, water, and electrical) to patients.
• -Document Patient Care:Accurately document daily, weekly, or monthly records of patient care and submit clinical paperwork to the office on time each week.
• -Educational Participation:Attend educational meetings and coordinate and contribute to department in-services.
• -Report Issues:Notify the Physical Therapist or Executive Director of equipment failures, supply shortages, staff or patient changes, and other departmental issues.
• -Scheduling and Office Tasks:Schedule patients and perform various office tasks.
• -Infection Control:Apply infection control and universal precautions principles during patient care activities.
• -Clinical Assignments:Accept clinical assignments that match education and competence levels.
• -Promote Compliance:Promote compliance with fiscal intermediaries and third-party payors through education, coaching, and other assistance as necessary.

Required Experience/Skills:

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited program.
• Current state license to practice Physical Therapy.
• Valid driver’s license, auto insurance, and reliable transportation.
• Current CPR certification