Physical Therapist Assistant

SM Staffing; Billings (MT); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

SM Staffing is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to implement treatment plans, guide therapeutic exercises, and document patient care. The role requires an APTA-accredited associate degree, an active State PT license, CPR certification, and a valid driver’s license with reliable transportation.

You will participate in department in-services, report equipment and staffing issues, and support infection control measures.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy (APTA accredited).
• 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

CPR certification

Driver's license

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