Physical Therapist Assistant - Addison, IL
Company: Addus HomeCare
Location: Addison
Posted on: January 18, 2023
Job Description:
Job Description
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible
for providing physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a
qualified physical therapist in accordance with the plan of
care.
Essential Duties:
- Provides direct physical therapy according to directions of a
qualified physical therapist and in accordance with the physician's
plan of care and as defined in the state Physical Therapy Practice
Act.
- Treats patient to relieve pain, develop or restore function,
and maintain maximum performance.
- Directs and aids patients in active and passive therapeutic
exercises, muscle reeducation, gait and functional training,
transfer activities and prosthetic training.
- Administer non-complex therapeutic exercises, therapeutic
massage, traction, heat, light, cold, water and electrical
modalities to clients with relatively stable conditions
- Instruct, motivate and assist clients in learning and improving
functional activities
- Observe clients progress and response to treatment and report
finding to the physical therapist
- Assist in preparing clinical notes and progress reports
documenting physical therapy treatments performed and submit them
for review into the clinical record
- Report any changes in the client's condition to the qualified
supervising Physical Therapist and Director of Nursing/ Director of
Therapy. Changes in the plan of care may be made following
authorization, instruction and supervision by the Physical
Therapist
- Instructs patients in care and use of wheelchairs, braces,
crutches, canes, and prosthetic or orthotic devices.
- Participate in case conference, staff meeting and in-service
education programs
- Participate in educating the client/caregiver
- Communicate effectively with all members of the
interdisciplinary team
- Participate in the educational program of the new staff and
students in the area of practice
- Maintains accurate clinical records, keeping track of goals and
progress of clients
- Abides by all regulations, policies, procedures and
standards
- Teaches clients how to properly perform exercise
techniques
- Perform other duties as assigned
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Maintains positive internal and external customer service
relationships
- Maintains open lines of communication
- Plans and organizes work effectively and ensures its
completion
- Meets all productivity requirements
- Demonstrates team behavior and promotes a team-oriented
environment
- Actively participates in Continuous Quality Improvement,
educational programs, and staff meetings
- Represents the organization professionally at all times
Position Requirements Competencies:
- Graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant program
with either an Associate's degree in science or applied science
that is approved by American Physical Therapy Association,
Inc.
- Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the
state of practice
Keywords: Addus HomeCare, Naperville , Physical Therapist Assistant - Addison, IL, Healthcare , Addison, Illinois
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