Home Care, Leadership, License Management, Licensing Compliance, Maintain Compliance, Patient Care, Patient Education, Physical Therapy, Prescription Drugs, Regulatory Compliance, Time Management, Treatment Plan
Job Summary: The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant executes medically prescribed plan of care under the supervision of Physical Therapists for patients in order to prevent illness and disability and restore function following and injury or illness.
Essential Job Functions & Accountabilities:
- Executes medically prescribed plan of care for patients.
- Documents patient treatment activities, responses to interventions, progress toward goals, and associated charges in a timely and accurate manner.
- Implements therapeutic exercises, activities, and modalities under the direction and supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
- Monitors patient responses to treatment and reports changes in condition, progress, or concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist.
- Educates patients, families, and caregivers regarding treatment procedures, home exercise programs, safety precautions, and functional mobility techniques.
- Collaborates with Physical Therapists and interdisciplinary team members to support patient care goals and facilitate optimal outcomes.
- Maintains compliance with all regulatory, accreditation, infection prevention, safety, and documentation standards applicable to the practice of physical therapy.
- Helps patients reach their maximum functional levels by utilizing techniques to improve physical health.
- Provides leadership and direction for support staff and Physical Therapist Assistant students.
- Participates in professional development and continuing education to insure compliance with licensure laws.
- Job description is not an all-inclusive list of duties and may be subject to change with or without notice. Staff are expected to perform other duties as assigned.