Physical Therapy Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY
The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related activities as 
directed by the Staff Therapist.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and clinical needs. 
• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and other 
reimbursement regulations.
• Treat patients according to treatment plan. 
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and professional 
guidelines. 
• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines. 
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home programs as 
directed by staff therapist. 
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient 
progress, problems and plans. 
• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, 
utilization review meetings, and other meetings as required or directed. 
• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the facility. 
• Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians, committee 
members, and other staff within the Rehab department. 
• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act. 
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• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate personnel so 
that it is maintained in good working order. 
• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned. 
MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITIES
• N/A
EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant or Occupational Therapy 
Assistant program.
CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
• Valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or Occupational Therapy
Assistant in the state in which employed required.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
• Must possess strong collaborative, interpersonal, organizational, multi-tasking, 
verbal and written communication skills, and a desire to create a high performance, effective team that can produce consistent, demonstrated results. 
• Must demonstrate on an ongoing basis the ability to develop and maintain good 
working relationships with co-workers and ministry leadership.
• Competencies needed for this position include strong interpersonal relationship 
skills, detail oriented, work in collaboration with others, demonstrate a high 
degree of integrity and personal commitment, possess strong analytical skills, be 
able to work independently and manage multiple deliverables at the same time.
• Ability to function in a matrix environment and demonstrate a passion to succeed,
be self-motivated, dependable, committed, and a willingness to see a project 
through to its conclusion.
• Working knowledge and proficiency with Microsoft Office is required