Physical Therapist Assistant - Outpatient

Job description

Overview The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients primarily in the outpatient physical therapy setting following an established plan set by the physical therapist. Provides advice and education to patient, family and caregivers. Regularly assesses patients clinical signs and symptoms to determine effectiveness of treatment as well as need to modify goals or treatment or plan discharge in conjunction with physical therapist. Provides accurate and timely documentation and coordinates care with other health care professionals. Effectively participates in clinical site education through in-services and clinical education of assigned students. Responsibilities: Utilizes clinical reasoning to determine course of action within a specific context and with the ability to anticipate outcomes guided by a framework of previous experience and knowledge of best practices. Provides comprehensive clinical care to patients using a human movement system framework. Identifies and documents patient’s current functional limitations that are necessary for self-maintenance, learning, work, and other similar meaningful activities. Communicates patient status with physical therapist and notifies of...