Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

-Performing services planned, delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist. -Preparing clinical and progress notes. -Participating in teaching the client and family. - Participating in in-service programs. - Performs all Physical Therapy procedures as prescribed by the physician in a patient's place of residence when authorized, instructed and supervised by a qualified Physical Therapist. -Consults frequently with the Physical Therapist responsible for patients and has the ability to read and interpret instructions as given by the Physical Therapist. -Maintains clinical and progress notes and Patient Care Plans and submits them for the patient's permanent records no less often than once a week. All records submitted by the Physical Therapy Assistant should be reviewed by the qualified Physical Therapist in charge of the patients. -Assesses and identifies needs of the patient and participates in care coordination with the Physical Therapist, reporting all identified needs and abnormal signs/symptoms. -Able to effectively communicate, perform and prioritize functions or tasks. -Able to stand, stoop, bend, squat, kneel and reach freely. -Maintains updated CPR Certification, TB testing and all other required documents.