Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Alliance Physical Therapy
Location: Saint Peters
Posted on: August 7, 2022
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Job Description:
Job Description: Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Department: Excel Sports & Physical TherapyLocation: O'Fallon,
MOStatus: Full-timeCompany OverviewAlliance Physical Therapy
Partners is a national therapy provider, providing unmatched
treatment and care to patients across multiple service lines.
Alliance views every patient and employee interaction as an
opportunity to help that person reach their goals, and provides
world-class resources to assist all individuals in achieving those
goals. With a focus on personal and professional growth, Alliance
is seeking employees who have a vision for success.Job SummaryThe
staff therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and
accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and
treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care
established by a physical therapist and in accordance with
established facility and departmental policies and procedures while
maintaining the highest degree of quality care. The therapist
assistant works cooperatively with other patient team personnel in
maintaining standards of professional physical therapy practice and
interdisciplinary teamwork.Responsibilities and DutiesProvides
patient/client care in accordance with established practice
standards and facility/departmental policies.Provides care per
physician's orders and plan of care developed by evaluating
therapist.Takes measurements of patient/client status, within the
limits of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in
providing care and to assist in assessing the effectiveness of
care.Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating
therapist, to promote maximum benefits from therapy. Summarizes
patient performance according to established goals.Implements
education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines
additional educational needs of the patient/client, family,
caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration
with the evaluating therapist provides education to meet those
needs.Follows plan for discharge and discusses with evaluating
therapist any additional discharge concerns which may arise.
Assists therapist in goal reassessment and discharge
planning.Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant
other and other members of the healthcare team to promote maximum
benefit of care.Demonstrates appropriate knowledge and correct
application of clinical techniques, procedures and programs for
clinical setting and patient/client populations served.Displays
appropriate technical knowledge and application of available
modalities and other equipment.Provides an environment conducive to
safety for patients/clients, visitors and staff.Assesses the risks
for safety and implements appropriate precautions.Complies with
appropriate and approved security and safety standards.Utilizes
appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and
educating coworkers and staff.Participates in and contributes to
quality improvement process.Distinguishes between low and high
priority activities.Makes effective use of discretionary time.Meets
established productivity standards.Qualifications and
SkillsGraduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant
programLicensed or eligible in the state of practice. Certification
in areas of practice.Clinical skills acquired through study and
practice suitable for the clinic setting.Highly developed
communication and customer relations skills.
Keywords: Alliance Physical Therapy, Saint Peters , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , Saint Peters, Missouri
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