Physical Therapist Assistant - Part-time

Concept Rehab offers a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant position to treat patients with mobility and function difficulties under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist. The position involves communicating with patients and families, participating in training programs, and maintaining accurate documentation.

Requirements

• Treat patients according to the treatment plan of care developed by and under the supervision of the Licensed Physical Therapist.
• Communicate with the Physical Therapist, the patient and/or family and facility staff any pertinent information concerning patient progress, problems and plans.
• Participate in Patient Plan of Care Meetings and Interdisciplinary Team Meetings if asked by the Physical Therapist.
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment notes, progress notes, provide objective input for discharge summaries and complete daily billing of services per policy and procedure.
• Instruct patients’ families and/or nursing staff in maintenance programs under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Participate in discharge planning under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Achieve or exceed the minimum productivity standard established by CRI.
• Recommend any needed equipment to the Physical Therapist which would facilitate improved delivery of clinical services.
• Report any problems with department equipment to the appropriate personnel.
• Act as clinical trainer for affiliating Physical Therapist Assistant programs for area Universities and Colleges.
• Comply with the Physical Therapist Assistant Licensure and Certification Standards.
• Periodically work beyond usual working hours as needed for facility emergencies, weekends and holidays.
• Consistently portray the mission, vision, core values, cornerstones and professional image of Concept Rehab, exercise good judgment in the performance of the job.
• Special projects and other duties as assigned.