Physical Therapy Assistant PRN at COTTAGEGROVE in Cottage Grove, Oregon

Job Description:

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

Responsibilities:

• Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.


• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.


• Assist in maintaining the department.


• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.


• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.


• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.


• Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.


• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.


• Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.


• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.


• Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.


• Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.


• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

• This position is not a supervisory role.

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  Education and/or Experience:
  
  
  • Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
  
  
  • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
  
  
  
  


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  Language Skills:
  
  
  • Ability to read technical procedures.
  
  
  • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
  
  
  • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
  
  
  
  


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  Mathematical Skills:
  • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  
  


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  Reasoning Ability:
  
  
  • Ability to solve practical problems.
  
  
  • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  
  
  
  


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  Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
  
  
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
  
  
  • Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
  
  
  • Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
  
  
  
  

• Standing and/or walking very frequently.


• Sitting occasionally.


• Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.


• Talking and/or hearing very frequently.


• Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.


• Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.


• Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.


• Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

• The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.


• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.


• The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.