Job Description
Job Description
Salary : POSITION PURPOSE :
To assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care under the supervision of licensed therapists.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES :
- Implements and executes on established patient treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Communicates with patient, families, referring physicians and other members of the
- Provides timely written documentation per facility and department
- Develops and enhances clinical and professional skills through knowledge and professional
- Communicates with patient, families and other clinical staff of treatment
- Provides timely written documentation as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements and physician treatment
- Supports and participates in department operations and
- Reports any changes in patient status or needs to supervising therapist on a timely
ASSOCIATED RESPONSIBILITIES :
Prepares and submits patient charges accurately to provide appropriate billingMeets or exceeds the productivity standards as established withUses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at allAchieves quality patient care through interdisciplinaryAttends required meetings as designed by the Director of RehabEffectively communicates with therapists concerning patients response to treatmentProvides constructive feedback to rehabAttends in-services, training sessions or other educationalCoordinates treatment goals with other teamMaintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate stateMaintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, andQUALIFICATIONS :
Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy AssistantIs able to practiceIs in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensingWorking knowledge of Medicare and other payerFull knowledge of residentsExudes professionalism inAbility toMust be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the EnglishCPRPHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :
Must be able to move intermittently throughout theMust be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the residentsMust be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods ofMust be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable timeMust be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient careMust be able to meet the general health requirements set forth