Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: Encore Rehabilitation Services
Location: Leesburg
Posted on: August 5, 2022
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Job Description:
Overview:
POSITION SUMMARY - -Provides physical therapy services to residents
by assisting in the assessment, treatment, program planning and
implementation, related documentation and communication. Functions
under supervision of the physical therapist.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES -include the following. Other
duties may be assigned. -Provides physical therapy services to
residents under the direct supervision of a physical
therapist.Assists physical therapist in the evaluation process in
the areas of self-care, homemaking, functional mobility and
coordination. Assists in the evaluation of other areas as
directed.Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at
appropriate intervals under the direction of the physical
therapist.Assists the physical therapist in identifying a problem
list, short-term goals, long-term goals and treatment plan.Conducts
both individual and group treatment as assigned by the physical
therapist and outlined in the treatment that includes, but is not
limited to, areas of muscle strength, coordination, mobility,
sensory awareness, sitting and standing, transfer training, balance
activities, gait training, range of motion activities and
modalities.Assists in the selection of physical therapy
techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts
techniques/media as indicated by resident performance and following
consultation with the physical therapist. No major modification to
the treatment plan is made without prior consultation with the
physical therapist.Monitors resident's response to intervention and
consults with physical therapist if modification is
indicated.Assists in establishing and modifying individual resident
schedules in conjunction with the physical therapist and other team
members.Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as
appropriate for treatment regimen.Maintains acceptable resident
care ratios as determined by the physical
therapist.Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other
equipment; trains resident, family and appropriate staff in the use
or application of the above.Participates in resident, family and
staff education.Confers formally and informally with other team
members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the
resident.Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures
regarding documentation of physical therapy services.Provides
treatment in accordance with established standards of practice,
department procedures and productivity standards.Records billable
treatment times according to Physical Therapy Department procedures
and submits weekly/monthly statistics to regional office.Maintains
safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety
standards.Complies with all infection control, Universal
Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare
professional.Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the
evaluation, planning, implementation and follow-up or resident
therapy programs.Maintains positive relationships and rapport with
coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel.Reports
to work on time and adheres to schedule maintaining acceptable
patient ratios and work efficiency during assigned shift.Assumes
responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional
development.Assists with and participates in quality assurance
program as required.Adheres to established confidentiality
standards.Projects a positive and professional image at all
times.Performs other duties as assigned.
Qualifications:
RECOMMENDED MINIMUM POSITION QUALIFICATIONS -Associate Degree in
Physical Therapy from an accredited program.Current state licensure
or license-eligible in states where applicable.Regular attendance.
- -PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS and WORK ENVIRONMENT -These essential
functions described here are representative of those an employee
encounters while performing the basic functions of a physical
therapist assistant. Reasonable accommodations may be made to
enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform these
essential functions. -Physical requirements for this position are
classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification.
The employee must be capable of exerting 20-50 pounds of force
occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10-20 pounds of
force frequently (1/2 of the time), and/or up to 10 pounds of force
constantly (2/3 of the time) to move objects, equipment and/or
residents. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is
regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or
crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment or controls; reach
with hands and arms, balance, lift and perform medium to maximum
transfer assists with residents. The employee is required to have
visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident
safety and ability. This position is classified as a Category 1 for
the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations
regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Blood borne
Pathogens (29CFR 1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as all
procedures or job- related tasks that involve an inherent risk for
mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids or tissues,
or a potential for spills and/or splashes of blood or body fluids.
The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every
employee engaged in Category 1 tasks.
Keywords: Encore Rehabilitation Services, Leesburg , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Leesburg, Virginia
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