Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

The Weston Group is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care.

We're looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient's partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best . As a result, you will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation.

Looking for a PRN therapist to assist as needed for coverage between a couple Independent Living Facilities in Northville and Livonia due to increasing caseload/census and time off from current regular staff.

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.

  • Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatments

  • Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc.

  • Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.

  • Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques.

• Provide accurate and timely patient records.

  • Completes daily documentation procedures assuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.

  • Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.

  • Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.

  • Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status.

• Communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.

  • If directed by the Physical Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.

  • Consults patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.

  • Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.

  • Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.

• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.

• Perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.

  • Projects and maintains a professional appearance.

  • Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate.

  • Demonstrates leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Physical Therapist.

SKILLS

• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to learn and grow continually
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills

EDUCATION AND TRAINING

Physical Therapist Assistants must possess an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution

LICENSURE OR REGISTRY REQUIREMENTS

Physical Therapist Assistants must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Physical Therapy
and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.