Physical Therapy Assistant – 1 position
Lexington, KY 40509
Part-Time - less than 32 hours
Salary $26.00 - $30.00 hourly
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Duties:
Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Documents patient care services by charting patient and department records.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and JCAHO standards, anticipating emerging issues.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Enhances physical therapy and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Physical Therapy Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
Physiological Knowledge
Health Promotion and Maintenance
Creating a Safe Effective Environment
Motivating Others
Organization
Good Bedside Manner
Excels in Patient Services
Proficient Documentation Skills
Problem-Solving Abilities
Good Communicative Skills
Requirements:
Physical Therapy Assistant Certification
Registered NPI Number
Ability to Work Full-Time and Extended Hours
Team Player
Medical specialties:
Orthopedics
Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
Day shift
Monday to Friday
No weekends
Ability to commute/relocate:
Lexington, KY: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Required)
License/Certification:
Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person