Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Title:

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Location:

Phenix City, AL
Department: 11-LPTA
Status: PRN

PRIMARY FUNCTION
The assistant is a skilled, technical worker who performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by the therapist.

• Education:
  
  Graduation from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants.
• Experience:
  
  None required.
• Registration:
  Licensure by the Board of Physical Therapy in applicable State.

Stands, turns, bends, stoops, lifts, climbs, and uses a great majority of physical motion in performing day-to-day activities of work. Must be able to stand for extended periods of time and do a great deal of walking without experiencing extreme fatigue. Lifting and carrying equipment, supplies, and materials up to 50 lbs. without help; over 50 lbs. with the help of mechanical devices or other personnel.

Operation of electrical equipment.

• Supervises Rehab Technicians.
• Treats patients after the evaluation has been performed by a Registered Physical Therapist.
• Participates in in-service training for clinical staff.
• Consults with the physical therapist regarding the patient's progress and plan of care.
• Interacts with other departments involved with individual patients regarding patient's progress.

• Adheres to the code of ethics of the APTA.
• Reports to the staff Physical Therapists/Clinical Director concerning Physical Therapy matters.
• Carrying out the physical therapy procedures according to the Plan of Care of the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Conveys instructions for home treatment programs through consultation with the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Maintains proper equipment and supplies which might benefit the patient.
• Maintains a proper attitude of encouragement toward the patient without giving false hope.
• Counsels patient and/or family on special problems with advice from the Registered Physical Therapist.
• Helps the patient become physically, emotionally, and socially independent.
• Utilizes proper procedures which are in keeping with good patient care, but reasonable in expense to the department, such as supplies, equipment, linens, and time usage.
• Submits in writing to the Registered Physical Therapist/Supervisor on duty any recorded incident or accident with patient or employee as it occurs.
• Documents all patients' treatments received according to the policies and procedures of the physical therapy department.

Source of Workers:
From schools and from classified ads in professional publications.
Supervised By:
Staff Therapist and Clinic Director.
Workers Supervised:
Technicians/aids and students.