Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

POSITION SUMMARY

Responsible for outstanding delivery of physical therapy services including evidence-based patient care and patient engagement while following company policies.   

KEY PERFORMANCE INDICATORS

PERFORMANCE

1. Net Promoter Score 
2. % Arrival 
3. Visits Per Clinical Hour
4. Procedures Per Visit 
5. Procedures Per Clinical Hour

ORGANIZATIONAL VALUES

Personal Growth

Intentional effort to improve personal habits, behaviors, actions, and reactions. Examples include completing an advanced certification, providing an in-service for staff, launching a niche program, or developing a referral relationship. 

Accountability

Takes accountability for actions and results. Follows through on actions without being reminded. Takes ownership of key performance indicators and is accountable for improvement. 

Leadership & Teamwork

Leads by example regardless of position. Actively works to eliminate barriers to achieve company goals. Proactively assists in the development of the team. Provides solutions rather than criticism.  

Professional Promotion

Actively promotes Physical Therapy and organization through involvement in community events, company outreach events, and building referral relations. 

POSITION RESPONSIBILITIES - ESSENTIAL: TREATMENT

This list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by position.

1. Administers prescribed exercise interventions in accordance with the physical therapists' plan of care.
2. Carry out functional reeducation tasks in accordance with the physical therapists prescribed plan of care.
3. Monitor the patient’s response to prescribed physical therapy interventions.
4. Communicate patient’s progress in therapy through their documentation and during interdisciplinary team meetings.
5. Immediately inform the therapist of all adverse events to care and/or acute changes in the patient’s medical status.
6. Communicate with the physical therapist when an evaluative/progress note is required.

Requirements

ESSENTIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Graduation from an approved school of physical therapy.
2. Current physical therapy license in Arizona.
3. Current CPR certification.

BENEFICIAL SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

1. Knowledge and skills necessary to provide patient care which is age specific/appropriate for patients served.
2. Basic computer knowledge.
3. Appropriate interpersonal skills to enable positive interactions with patients/families, and other health care professionals.