Physical Therapist Assistant, HealthCare Industry - TN - On Site

Clarksville, TN

Position Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Therapist with patient related activities and direct patient care.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  • Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
  • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
  • Assist in maintaining department.
  • Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
  • Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
  • Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
  • Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
  • Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
  • Ability to read technical procedures. Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
  • Ability to solve practical problems. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Physical demands
    • Standing and /or walking very frequently. Sitting occasionally.
    • Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
    • Talking and /or hearing very frequently. Tasting and /or smelling very frequently.
    • Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects.
    • Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally.
    • Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.

Education & Experience

  • Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state. Employee must meet continue education requirements per state practices.
  • Must maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board.