Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus!

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES: Responsible for assisting the Physical Therapist with the implementation of selected components of an established plan of care for patients. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: - Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments. - Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines. - Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high - patient standards. - Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act. - Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload. - Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control. - Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians. - Maintains patient confidentiality. EDUCATION: - Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the state of which physical therapist (PTA) practices. EXPERIENCE: - Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience. REQUIREMEN...