Physical Therapist Assistant

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. Assists the Physical Therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care;

2. Follows treatment plan designed by Physical Therapist;

3. Conducts treatments using special equipment and administers modalities and other treatment procedures;

4. Charts accurately and completely daily notes, progress notes and planned discharges in the EMR system;

5. Maintains a high standard of professional integrity and accountability;;

6. Ensures all progress notes, discharge summaries and status reports are co-signed by the supervising Physical Therapist;

7. Communicates with insurance case managers, adjusters and customer service representatives as appropriate;

8. Supervises affiliating Physical Therapy Assistant students, Licensed Athletic Trainers and Aides;

9. Performs other duties as assigned;

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• Completion of APTA accredited 2 year Physical Therapy Assistant Program;
• NC State License – PTA;
• CPR for healthcare provided by the American Heart Association;

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time;
• Some lifting and moving of patient’s;
• Ability to bend, kneel, stoop, twist, reach, push and pull;
• Lift, carry up to 50 pounds;’