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PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTPrimus Ortho • Chicago, IL, US
PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

Primus Ortho • Chicago, IL, US
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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 billing
  • Meets or exceeds the productivity standards as established with
  • Uses professional judgment to ensure safety of self, patients and others at all
  • Achieves quality patient care through interdisciplinary
  • Attends required meetings as designed by the Director of Rehab
  • Effectively communicates with therapists concerning patients response to treatment
  • Provides constructive feedback to rehab
  • Attends in-services, training sessions or other educational
  • Coordinates treatment goals with other team
  • Maintains valid licensure, certification or equivalent as requested by appropriate state
  • Maintains awareness of patient and community needs, conditions, and
  • QUALIFICATIONS :

  • Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant
  • Is able to practice
  • Is in good standing with all regulatory agencies and licensing
  • Working knowledge of Medicare and other payer
  • Full knowledge of residents
  • Exudes professionalism in
  • Ability to
  • Must be able to read, write, speak, understand and communicate in the English
  • CPR
  • PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS :

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the
  • Must be able to lift up and over 100 pounds with assistance according to the residents
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time and walk for extended periods of
  • Must be able to reach assigned destination in a reasonable time
  • Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling patient care
  • Must be able to meet the general health requirements set forth

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