Physical Therapist Assistant

Lakeparkrehab; Town of Florida, Northern (NY, KY); Hybrid; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Lakeparkrehab is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under physicians' orders in a rehabilitation setting. The role requires an associate degree and license, plus strong communication and compliance knowledge.

Responsibilities include assisting therapists, documenting progress, attending interdisciplinary meetings, and participating in staff education. Strong confidentiality and billing documentation skills are expected.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills required.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance with state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and adhere to documentation requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures and complex treatments for safe evaluation and treatment.
• Attends interdisciplinary and family meetings as appropriate to relay findings and recommendations.
• Maintains accurate billing information and documents daily.
• Supervises non-professional staff as appropriate.
• Participates in continuing education and staff training.

Skills

Excellent communication

Accreditation standards knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Education

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy

Job description

The Physical Therapist Assistant must have: Associates Degree in Physical Therapy, current license in the state, excellent oral and written communication skills, and knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

The Physical Therapist Assistant:

• Provides clinical services to appropriate residents under physician’s orders
• Reports information relating to the patient’s progress, complications, and/or response to treatment to the Physical Therapist
• Assists Physical Therapist in performing procedures, test and complex treatments to ensure the safe, effective evaluation and treatment of patients
• Assumes responsibility for continued professional growth and development by participating in continuing education programs and other appropriate learning experiences
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient, facility, and physician-related information
• Maintains accurate billing information, in accordance with procedures, on a daily basis
• Attends and participates in interdisciplinary meetings, as appropriate, to relay clinical findings and recommendations to other members of the rehab team
• Attends and participates in family meetings, as appropriate
• Adheres to documentation requirements of the Rehabilitation department and the facility
• Conducts staff training/education, as appropriate, via formal and informal in-services and consultations
• Reviews and follows the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Rehab Policy and Procedure Manual
• Supervises non-professional staff, as appropriate