Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Arlington or Mansfield
Job Description
Job Description
General Information
We currently have an open position in Arlington and an open position in Mansfield
Job Title
Physical Therapy Assistant
Department
Physical Therapy
Location
Arlington or Mansfield
FSLA Status
Fulltime
Exempt X
Reports to
PT Clinic Manager
Supervises
None
Job Summary
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA will assist in carrying out treatment plans, routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and coordinate modification of treatment in accordance with patient status and with the scope of the treatment plan established by a physical therapist.
Principal Duties and Responsibilities
- Greets each person as they enter the department setting the standard of Patient Care Excellence.
- Provides an excellent first impression of our practice by providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service always.
- Instruct, motivate, safeguards, and assist patient as they practice exercises and functional activities.
- Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating activities and treatment plans.
- Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
- Measures patients range of joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
- Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
- Any other duties as assigned by management.
Job Qualifications
Education
- A degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience.
Specific Job Experience
- Recommended student internship at TMI or prior 1 year of experience working as a PTA.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
- Excellent customer service skills and patient care skills.
- Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
- Good computer skills
- Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive, privileged communications and work product.
- Ability to utilize Electronic Heath Care Record system for documentation to patients’ record
Physical Demands/Work Environment
These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Frequency
None
Some
Freq.
Very
Freq.
Key
Some – 1-4 times/day
Lifting > 50 lbs.
X
Freq – 20-40 times/day
Very Freq – >50 times/day
Lifting > 20 lbs.
X
Pushing > 50 lbs.
X
Pulling > 50 lbs.
X
Stooping, Kneeling
X
Crawl
X
Climb
X
Balance
X
Physical Requirements:
Hazards:
Mental/Emotional Requirement:
Perform shift work
Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents
Manage stress appropriately
Maneuver weight of patients
Exposure to extreme hot/cold conditions
Handle multiple priorities
Hear alarm/phone/equipment
Exposure to dust/fumes/drafts
Works alone
Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination)
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
Manage anger/fear/hostility
/violence
Reach above shoulder
Exposure to potential electrical shock
Work in areas that are
confined and/or crowded
Repetitive arm/hand movement
Exposure to X- ray/electromagnetic energy
Finger dexterity
Exposure to high pitched noises
Working Conditions
Color vision
Exposure to communicable diseases
INSIDE [Specify major
conditions]
Acuity – Near
Exposure to pathogen exposure
Acuity – Far
Exposure to risk exposure
OUTSIDE [Specify major
conditions]
Depth perception
Use of latex gloves
Work Positions (% of time spent):
Sitting: 15% Standing: 70% Walking: 15%
Conclusion
The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.
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