Physical Therapist (PT) Aide

General Purpose:

Provides services for the purpose of treating impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function under the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist, and in accordance with accepted standards of professional practice, applicable law and regulation, as well as Interim HealthCare policies and procedures and clinical pathways.

Essential Functions:

• Acts at the direction and under the supervision of the treating physical therapist and in accordance with the plan of care.
• Assists the treating physical therapist in documenting a patient’s progress and response to treatment..
• Prepares timely, legible, relevant and sufficient documentation - whether written or electronic - of all patient care provided, as well as the patient’s response to treatment and progress toward goals in accordance with professional standards of practice, policy and procedures, and payor requirements.
• Participates in educating the patient and the family, and other caregivers to promote patient progress toward mutually established goals.
• Supervise paraprofessional staff, as assigned.
• Participates in quality and performance improvement measures.
• Participates in in services.
• Actively communicates with the supervising physical therapist, as well as other members of the multidisciplinary healthcare team providing care to the patient in order to promote coordination of care.
• Complete other assignments as requested and assigned.
• Access use and ability to disclose personal health information (“PHI”) necessary to fulfill the above duties and responsibilities and as defined by each organization.

Licensure, Minimum Education & Experience Requirements:

• Licensed, registered or certified as a physical therapist assistant (PTA) by the state(s) in which he or she will provide services, as applicable per the state requirements.
• Graduate of 2 year college-level program approved by the APTA or CAPTE.
• In the last five (5) years, two (2) years of experience as a PTA that is relevant to the patient population assigned
• Provide proof of valid driver's license, as per organization-specific policy.
• Provide proof of valid auto liability insurance if assignment(s) includes driving own vehicle to transport patient per organization-specific policy.

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