PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Purpose of your position

The primary purpose of your job position is to provide assistance to the Physical Therapist in providing therapy services to residents.

Delegation of Authority

As a Physical Therapist Assistant you are delegated the administrative authority, responsibility, and accountability necessary for carrying out your assigned duties.

Job Functions

Every effort has been made to make your job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or is a logical assignment to the position.

Major Job Duties & Responsibilities

• Implement physical therapy treatment plans as directed by the Physical Therapist
• Conduct screening of residents to determine therapy needs
• Provide education to residents and their families on therapeutic exercises and activities as well as on proper techniques to maintain therapy progress
• Collaborate with other members of the healthcare team to ensure that therapy services are coordinated and integrated into the overall care plan of the resident
• Document all therapy services provided in accordance with facility policies and regulations
• Maintain a clean and organized therapy area
• Communicate with the Physical Therapist and other members of the healthcare team about resident progress and concerns