Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant
Department: Physical Therapy
Reports To: Director of Physical Performance
FLSA Classification: Non-Exempt
Job Summary: Assists the physical therapist in providing treatment procedures and related tasks designated by the physical therapist and performing routine operational functions related to the operation of the Rehabilitation Services.
Job Results & Essential Function
- Carries out a program of therapeutic exercise and treatment procedures for assigned patients as selected and delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
- Under supervision administers physical therapy treatments and/or modalities as directed in the patient's plan of care, except for specialized procedures which are outside his/her expertise.
- With prior approval by the supervising physical therapist may adjust a specific treatment in accordance with changes in the patient's status.
- Instructs patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, orthotics, and prosthetic appliances and devices.
- Maintains written progress notes on the patients assigned to him/her, both inpatient and outpatient.
- Carries out routine operational functions, including supervision of physical therapy aide.
- Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, performance improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control.
- Assists in the care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Attends meetings as required, participates in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc.
- Performs other duties as directed by the physical therapist and administration. The physical therapist assistant shall not perform the following physical therapy activities: interpretation of referrals, physical therapy initial evaluation and reevaluation, identification, determination or major modification of plans and goals of treatment; final discharge assessment/evaluation or establishment of discharge plan; or therapeutic techniques beyond the skill and knowledge of the physical therapy assistant.
- Responsible for understanding and adherence to the Code of Conduct and the Corporate Compliance Plan (CCP) at St. James Hospital.
- Participates in all educational requirements related to Corporate Compliance as required by the CCP education plan
