Physical Therapy Assistant - In Motion Physical Therapy, Clearfield Ave.

Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Functions: Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress. Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality. Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools. Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording. Observes and reports patients' responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist. This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable :None Required Licensing & Certifications: Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Experience: None