Physical Therapy Assistant- Casual

*Position Summary*

:  Works under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. The physical therapist assistant implements selected components of patient interventions (treatment), obtains data related to the interventions provided, and makes modifications to selected interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort.

*Essential Functions and Responsibilities:*

1. Implements the individualized plan of care as established by the physical therapist.
2. Adjusts treatment interventions in response to patient feedback, objective data, and observation within the established plan of care. Identifies the need for changes in the plan of care and communicates with supervising physical therapist.
3. Assists the physical therapist with managing the established discharge plan throughout treatment.
4. Supervises and delegates to ancillary staff and students consistent with state laws and department policy.
5. Completes legible, accurate, and clear documentation within the established timeframe identified in the department policy and procedure and in accordance with accreditation requirements and insurance regulations.

*Qualifications:*

     *       *Required:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Current state Board of Physical Therapist Assistant licensure.  
• BLS certification.

*Preferred:*

• One year of physical therapist assistant experience.

Additional Information

• Schedule: Per Diem
• Requisition ID: 23007800
• Daily Work Times: Variable
• Hours Per Pay Period: 1
• On Call: Yes
• Weekends: Yes