Physical Therapy Assistant

Alice Peck Day Health Systems
Lebanon, New Hampshire
Full Time

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POSITION STANDARDS
- Graduate of a school or Physical Therapist Assistant Program approved by the American
  Physical Therapy Association. Currently licensed or eligible for licensure in New
  Hampshire. No previous experience is necessary.
- Must have knowledge of principles, literature, standard practices, modality use and
  techniques, methods and new developments in the area of Physical Medicine.
- Age of Patients Treated:
  
  All ages
- Current BCLS certififcation required within 30 days of hire.
POSITION PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Anything listed here requires a pre-employment physical by Employee Health to determine if the employee is capable of meeting the requirements.
  - Must have good physical stamina in this department.
  - Physical Activity:
  - Be able to tolerate much lifting,
    bending, walking, stooping, standing and desk work.
  - Upper Extremity:
  - Must be able to guard and transfer
    patients frequently, assist patients with gait and exercise activity.
  - Push/Pull/Lift/Carry:
PART TWO: FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY
- Position Objective
  - The Physical Therapy Assistant treats all assigned patients referred to Physical Therapy as
    directed by the patient's referring physician or dentist, under the supervision of a Physical
    Therapist.
- Performance Expectation
  - Treatment
    - Practices Physical Therapy consistent with the American Physical Therapy
      Association Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
    - Maintains a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the
      department and patient.
    - Confers with the persons most closely associated with the management of the
      patient and keeps them informed of any additional patient needs, treatment
      modification and /or progress.
    - Confers with evaluating Physical Therapist on a weekly basis or whenever there is a change in patients medical status. Helps to facilitate re- assessments of patients with the Physical Therapist as required (every 10 treatments or 30 days).
  - Records, Reports and Communication
    - Responsible for the preparation and submitting of department records,
      ensuring confidentiality of all records, including:
      - Discharge reports/summaries cosigned by evaluating Therapist.
      - Progress reports to referring physicians and agencies cosigned by evaluating therapist.
      - Current progress notes on all assigned patients.
      - Special reports as requested by the director or supervisor.
      - Daily attendance records and summaries of same.
  - Assists department in maintaining department inventory in ordering supplies and equipment.
  - Professional Status and Public Relations
    - Keeps abreast of new techniques and trends in the field of Physical Therapy.
    - Attends conventions, meetings or special courses whenever possible and
      shares with the department personnel information gained thereby.
    - Prepares and gives talks to community groups who have made requests for
      same.
    - Maintains good public relations with all community sources.
  - Participate in planning and implementing new programs in the Physical Therapy Dept.
  - Care for the physical area and equipment related to the Physical Therapy Dept.
    and maintain highest possible level of departmental cleanliness and safety.
  - Attends patient related meetings as delegated by PT Supervisor.