Physical Therapy Assistant - Licensure Applicant

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A Physical Therapist Assistant – Licensure Applicant is a Physical Therapist Assistant who has applied to the state boards for a PTA license and has been granted the conditional or provisional ability to evaluate and treat patients under direct / onsite supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. PTA - Licensure Applicant is responsible for the care, direction and progression of physical therapy patients and their treatments under the direct supervision of a state licensed Physical Therapist. The PTA - Licensure Applicant is member of the outpatient therapy services team and will assist in department maintenance and delivering the best quality care possible.

• Ensure delivery of high-quality patient care services under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Perform direct patient care, including evaluation of muscle, skeletal, neurological and other physical problems under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Support and encourage multidisciplinary coordination of treatment. 
• Ensure proper documentation of patient care.
• Maintain professional standards through compliance with quality assurance policies/procedures as well as applicable regulations and corporate policies. 
• Implement effective communication with own and other departments' staff, with medical staff and patients to ensure coordinated efforts and provision of high-quality service and optimal patient care.
• Demonstrate effective problem-solving and conflict-resolution abilities.
• Inform Administrator of department problems, needs and solutions in a timely manner.
• Plan, design, implement and interpret specific physical therapy treatment programs for patients to facilitate the patient's recovery and attainment of maximum physical potential.
• Educate patients in the proper care and use of supports and performance of exercise programs.
• Perform or delegate patient treatment to include modalities, therapeutic exercises/activities, gait training and hydrotherapy.
• Follow appropriate documentation and reporting procedures.
• Secure prescription for each patient treated.
• Work closely with the physical therapist to ensure comprehensive delivery of services and quality patient care.
• Take all necessary precautions to protect center assets and property against loss or waste through negligence or dishonesty.
• Participate in professional development by attending center meetings and outside educational seminars

• Education Level: Vocational/Technical/Business School
• Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant institution
• Certifications and/or Licenses:  Applied or pending license as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in work state 
• Previous experience in an orthopedic setting with use of modalities, therapeutic exercises and isokinetic equipment preferred

Job-Related Skills/Competencies

• Demonstrated willingness to participate in initial and ongoing training as required.
• Demonstrated effective communication and interaction with employers, patients, providers and other employees
• Demonstrated ability to maintain working relationship with all levels of employees.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills
• Demonstrated computer skills 
• Knowledge of use and maintenance of physical therapy equipment and instruments to administer patient care.
• Knowledge of common safety hazards and precautions to establish a safe work medical environment.
• Skill in developing and maintaining patient care records and writing reports.
• Skill in time management, planning and workload control.
• Skill in identifying problems and recommending solutions.
• Skill in developing and maintaining medical quality assurance and quality control standards.
• Skill in establishing and maintaining effective communication and working relationships with management, patients, medical staff and the general public
• Must successfully complete orientation and training as well as demonstrate competency in all required physical therapy tasks.

Employee Benefits

• 401(k) Retirement Plan with Employer Match

We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodation to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Please contact us to request accommodation, if required.

*This job requires access to confidential and sensitive information, requiring ongoing discretion and secure information management*

This position is eligible to earn a base compensation rate in the range of $33.00 to $35.00/hr depending on job-related factors as permitted by applicable law, such as level of experience, geographic location where the work is performed, and/or seniority.

Concentra is an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability/veterans