About this role
Job Summary:
The Physical Therapy Assistant will assist the physical therapist in carrying out an individualized program of physical therapy including treatment, planning, implementation, education, communication and discharge planning to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Implements a plan of care established by therapists and incorporates participation by significant others as appropriate.
- Provides direct patient care, consults with therapists and other specialists, and actively participates in the discharge planning process.
- Possesses a working knowledge of patients insurance coverage, verification and completes required insurance documentation in a timely manner.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care for physical therapy for an assistant.
- Directs the assistance of support staff as allowed to achieve patients functional goals.
- Communicate effectively with other professionals and support staff to achieve positive outcomes and interdisciplinary team discharge planning.
- Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards, including cleaning of therapy equipment, workstation and shared work areas.
- Completes and documents interventions in a timely manner. To include:
Treatment Encounter Notes
- Billing
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops.
- Keeps up to date on professional literature, continuing education units, State licensure, and certifications as applicable.
- Acts as a resource to promote physical therapy in the community.
- Additional Duties as assigned .
Qualifications
Required Skills/Abilities:
- Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and functional needs of patients.
- Ability to remain calm in stressful situations .
- Professionalism, accuracy, and dependability.
- Excellent customer service and patient care skills.
Education and Experience:
- Must possess an Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited college or university.
- Must possess a current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Wisconsin.
- Experience in Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living is preferred.
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