L.p.t.a. at Medical Center Health System

Physical Medicine # Rehabilitation/Chw Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Job Description Revised

6/1/2016 # I.

Position Summary

• # Administers Physical Therapy and treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. # II.
• Position Relationships: # A.
• Responsible to: Director of PM#R, and Physical Therapist # B.
• Workers Supervised: None # C.
• Interrelationships: Patients and their families, physicians and nurses, departmental and hospital personnel. # III.
• Responsibilities and Authorities: # A.
• Overall: # Responsible for treating patients using Physical Therapy procedures and techniques within recognized standards, under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. # B.
• Work Performed: # Performs other duties as assigned by the department#s management staff. # As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department. # Participates in and promotes #The Customer# service philosophy of Greet, Value, Ask, Listen, Help, and Invite Back. # Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. # Administers Physical Therapy treatment to patients. # # # Completes medical documentation in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with rules and regulations. # Supervises and delegates appropriately to Therapy Aides. # Attends hospital meetings and committee work as assigned. # Participates in rotating to necessary areas, setting will include but not limited to outpatient, wound care, rehab, acute care, and sports medicine, to provide treatment coverage to patients where needed. # IV.
• Performance Factors Used to Evaluate Employee: # A.
• Implements appropriate care to the following age groups: (circle all that apply) Neonates Adult Pediatric Geriatric Adolescent Sports Medicine # B.
• Demonstrates independence in daily duties and does so in a timely manner. # C.
• Demonstrates proficiency in Physical Therapy techniques, and is responsible for self-growth and learning. # D.
• Demonstrates ability to plan and coordinate treatment area for self and those supervised. # E.
• Demonstrates good supervisory skills with Aides. # F.
• Role model # reflects professional attitude and work ethics through attendance, appearance, and behavior. # G.
• Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively; follows appropriate channels of communication. # V.

Qualifications

• # A.
• Education: # Currently licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Texas.
• Current BLS Certification. # C.
• Job Knowledge: # Knowledge of procedures and treatments in Physical Therapy with an emphasis on total patient care.
• Must have understanding of basic supervision. # # VI.
• Unusual Physical Demands and Working Conditions: # A.
• Patient lifting and transferring. # B.
• Lifting and pushing of heavy and light equipment. # C.
• Constant standing and walking.