Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Requirements: Completion of a 2 year Physical Therapy Assistant Program

State Licensure

Supervision: Physical Therapist Assistants will report directly to the Program Manager who is responsible for

overseeing direct clinical skills, documentation skills, and compliance to all professional standards. A review of

performance will be conducted on a yearly basis. Physical Therapy Assistant will be indirectly supervised by and RPT

will carry out treatment plans as established by the RPT, and will have all documentation signed by the RPT.

Job Description: The PTA is responsible for the treatment of residents who demonstrate disorders of

musculoskeletal deficiencies, neurological conditions, balance disorders, and transfer/gait deficits. Treatment will

only be conducted after a written order is received from the physician.

● The PTA is responsible for the screening of residents of the facility as follows:

○ New Facility resident: Within 24 hrs. of admission

○ Long Term residents: Upon receipt of a “significant change” form

○ And/ or upon referral from nursing.

● The PTA is responsible for the completion of all necessary documentation, which includes but is not limited to

the following items

○ (All documentation will be co-signed by RPT)

○ Initial Evaluation Forms

○ Weekly progress notes

○ Monthly Recertification form

○ Discharge Summary

○ All other required forms as designated by the facility and Manager

● The PTA is responsible for attending all required facility meetings and in services, including if need be Medicare

meetings be, Patient staffing, family meetings, and care plans.

● The PTA will in cooperation with the program manager develop programs appropriate to the needs of the

residents in the facility, to assist them achieving their highest feasible level of functioning.

● The PTA will assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state, federal and other appropriate

certification

● The PTA will employ and follow all appropriate facility infection control policies and procedures and will respect

and follow OBRA Residents rights guidelines.

● The PTA is responsible for the scheduling and completing of in-services for facility and staff education.

● The PTA will represent her/himself in a professional manner at all times including professional conduct,

professional communication and appropriate dress while in the facility.

● The PTA is responsible for other duties assigned by the PT Manager/Director and facility