Job Description

Job Description

Salary: $34 – $40/hr

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant assists in providing physical therapy services to participants of the PACE Program.

Qualifications and Requirements:

Education/Training/Certifications:

• Associate Degree from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.

Experience:

• Completion of a clinical rotation is required, with three 8-week assignments, preferably including interaction with the elderly.
• One-year experience with a frail elderly population is preferred.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• As required, participates in care plan development and discharge planning, which extends to other agencies that provide care for PACE participants; provides regular updates to the team on participants status.
• Assists the physical therapist (PT) in participant assessments and treatments as assigned.
• Implements treatment programs designed by the PT. Collaborates with the PT to identify measurable, functional outcomes.

• Observes and reports pertinent information about participants to the Physical Therapist.

• Under the clinical direction of the Physical Therapist, instructs other staff and/or caregivers on follow-through programs to be carried out by individuals other than the Physical Therapist.
• Participates as an active member of the interdisciplinary team.
• Completes documentation as assigned.
• Utilizes appropriate safety measures when providing care to participants or when performing other job duties.
• Participates in meetings as directed by the supervisor and the Physical Therapist.
• Assists Physical Therapist in the provision of and follow-through for specialized shoes and braces.
• Provides assistance to Therapy Tech and Aides as needed.
• Assists in minor wheelchair repairs.
• Assists in department maintenance and inventory control.
• Orders equipment as assigned by the interdisciplinary team and/or Center Manager; Reports issuance of equipment to the I-Team and Supervisor.
• Performs minor equipment repairs as directed by policy.
• Provides training on body mechanics and the use of assistive/adaptive devices to staff, participants, and caregivers.
• Adjusts schedule as needed to meet the needs of the PACE participants.
• Educates staff on services a PTA can provide, and limitations of services as dictated by the physical therapy practice laws. Adheres to the physical therapy practice laws.

• Supervises students following physical therapy practice guidelines.
• Supports Quality Improvement efforts.
• Performs related, nonprofessional services necessary to maintain the efficient operation of the department.
• Protects privacy and maintains confidentiality of sensitive employee, participant, and agency information.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

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