JOB SUMMARY
Performs any combination of following duties under direction of a Physical Therapist. EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS · Minimum education requirement is a high school diploma or GED. · Must hold and maintain a State of Florida Physical Therapy Assistant license prior to hire and/or transfer into this position. · Must hold and maintain Healthcare Provider Basic Life Support (CPR and AED) certification, in accordance with American Heart Association training guidelines in effect at the time the training was conducted, throughout employment in this position.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES
AND RESPONSIBILITIES
- Administer physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to a Physical Therapist 076.121.014.
- Administer active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, water and electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
- Administer tractions to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment.
- Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities such as pre-ambulation, transfer, ambulation and daily living activities.
- Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patients’ responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
- Fit patients for, adjust and train patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
- Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
- Orientate new Physical Therapy Assistants, direct and give instructions to Physical Therapy Aides 355.354-010.
- Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages and filling out forms.
- May measure patient’s range of motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile date for patient evaluation.
- May monitor treatments administered by Physical Therapy Technicians.
- Other duties as assigned. CORPORATE CULTURE RESPONSIBILITIES
- Follow established corporate and department-specific policies and procedures.
- Attend all corporate and department-specific required training.
- Uphold MCC’s Purpose, Values, and Vision.
- Abide by MCC’s Corporate Culture Responsibilities.
- Perform other duties as may be assigned cheerfully and willingly.
