Physical Therapist Assistant

Calqulate; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 25,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Calqulate Metrics Ltd is seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to support therapists in delivering treatment plans and patient care. The role requires documenting care, coordinating department activities, and ensuring safety through infection control practices in a clinical setting.

Responsibilities include scheduling, office tasks, and reporting equipment or staffing issues, with opportunities to participate in educational in-services.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an APTA-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 (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.

Skills

Treatment planning

Patient care

Documentation

Infection control

Education coordination

Education

Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA-accredited)

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