Job description

The Physical Therapy Assistant implements an individual patient therapy care plan that has been prepared by the Physical Therapist and works under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.

PRIMARY FUNCTIONS
? Identifies possible ineffective drug therapy or adverse reactions, significant side effects, drug allergies, and contra-indicated medication and reports to supervisor.
? Observes, and records activities and findings in the clinical record and reporting to the physician the client's reaction to treatment and any changes in the client's condition.
? Instructing other health team personnel including, the appropriate, home health aide and family members in certain phases of physical therapy with which they may work with the client.
? Participates with staff, client, and physician in discharge activities and assists the
Physical Therapist in completing the Physical Therapy discharge summary within the
designated framework of the Agency policies.
? Communicates effectively with all those providing care.
? Under the supervision of the physical therapist, assists in evaluation and development of the rehabilitative plan of care and in periodic re-evaluation as indicated.
? As directed, performs routine strengthening and therapeutic exercises.
? Assists in teaching exercise programs to patient and family.
? Consults with the therapist regarding the outcome of home visits and reports physical findings in written form.
? Writes daily progress notes on patients, and submits same within 72 hours, and
prepares periodic summary reports as indicated.

QUALIFICATIONS
(EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE)

Associate's degree (A. A.) or equivalent from two-year College or technical school; or six months to one year related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Must have at least 1 year of Physical Therapy experience.

LANGUAGE SKILLS
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.

REASONING ABILITY
Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS
Physical Therapist Assistant license in the State of Florida and CPR certification.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds

Minimum Experience: 1
Required Degree: TWO_YEAR_DEGREE

Location: 4847 David S. Mack Dr

USA

West Palm Beach

FL

33417, West Palm Beach, FL 33417

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