Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC; Elkton (KY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Topaz Fiscal Services LLC is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to provide clinical services under physician’s orders in a Kentucky facility. The role requires an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy, current state license, strong communication, and knowledge of accreditation standards.

You will assist Physical Therapists, document patient progress, participate in meetings, and support the rehab team while maintaining confidentiality and adhering to policies.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy and current license in the state.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance within state and federal regulations related to the environment of treatment.

Responsibilities

• Provides clinical services to residents under physician’s orders.
• Reports patient progress, complications, and response to treatment to the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in procedures, tests, and treatments for safe evaluation and treatment.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient, facility, and physician information.
• Maintains accurate billing information daily.
• Attends interdisciplinary meetings to relay clinical findings and recommendations.

Skills

Excellent communication

Regulatory compliance

Knowledge of accreditation standards

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 Therapy 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