L.P.T.A.

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: # 1. Performs other duties as assigned by the department#s management staff. # 2. As patient care and/or Hospital need dictates, both the assigned shift and work station may be changed by the department. # 3. Participates in and promotes #The Customer# service philosophy of Greet, Value, Ask, Listen, Help, and Invite Back. # 4. Performs essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodations. # 5. Administers Physical Therapy treatment to patients. # # # 6. Completes medical documentation in an accurate and timely manner, consistent with rules and regulations. # 7. Supervises and delegates appropriately to Therapy Aides. # 8. Attends hospital meetings and committee work as assigned. # 9. 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) 1. Neonates 4. Adult 2. Pediatric 5. Geriatric 3. Adolescent 6. 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.