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Physical Therapy Assistant will assume responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan of care established by a physical therapist.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provides patient/resident care and assessment 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's/client's 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 the 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/resident population served.
• Displays appropriate technical knowledge and application of available modalities and other equipment.

Safety/Security:

• Provides and 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.

Leadership:

• Utilizes appropriate leadership skills in delegating, organizing and education coworkers and staff.
• Participates in and contributes to quality improvement process.

Demonstrates effectiveness in allocation of time resources and work efficiency.

• Distinguishes between low and high priority activities.
• Makes effective use of discretionary time.
• Meets established productivity standards.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• Supervision of rehabilitation technicians/aides, students and volunteers assigned to Physical Therapy, in accordance with practice act, regulatory and payor guidelines.

Competency: To perform job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Compliant Clinical Practices-Delivers care in an ethical and legal manner.

Competent Clinical Skills-Consistently performs tasks and procedures safely, correctly and effectively to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Communication-documentation is current, concise, meaningful, and legible. Able to read and interpret written information. Delivers clear verbal messages using appropriate grammar and tone.

Interpersonal Skills-Maintains confidentiality. Keeps emotions under control.

Customer Service-Manages difficult or emotional customer situations. Responds promptly to customer needs. Solicits customer feedback to improve service. Responds to requests for service and assistance. Meets commitments.

Adaptability-Adapts to changes in the work environment. Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.

Teamwork-Byp