Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

1 month ago

Arlington, United States TMI Sports Medicine and Orthopedic Surgery, P.A. Full time $55,000 - $60,000
Job DescriptionJob Description

General Information

We currently have an open position in Arlington and an open position in Mansfield

Job Title

Physical Therapy Assistant

Department

Physical Therapy

Location

Arlington or Mansfield

FSLA Status

Fulltime

Exempt X

Reports to

PT Clinic Manager

Supervises

None

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures. The PTA will assist in carrying out treatment plans, routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and coordinate modification of treatment in accordance with patient status and with the scope of the treatment plan established by a physical therapist.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities

  • Greets each person as they enter the department setting the standard of Patient Care Excellence.
  • Provides an excellent first impression of our practice by providing professional, courteous, and efficient customer service always.
  • Instruct, motivate, safeguards, and assist patient as they practice exercises and functional activities.
  • Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating activities and treatment plans.
  • Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercise, therapeutic massage, heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
  • Measures patients range of joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
  • Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
  • Compliance with all company policies and procedures.
  • Any other duties as assigned by management.

Job Qualifications

Education

  • A degree or certification from a physical therapy program that included course study in anatomy and physiology, and clinical experience.

Specific Job Experience

  • Recommended student internship at TMI or prior 1 year of experience working as a PTA.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

  • Excellent customer service skills and patient care skills.
  • Basic understanding of physical therapy and medical terminology.
  • Good computer skills
  • Ability to maintain the confidentiality and security of sensitive, privileged communications and work product.
  • Ability to utilize Electronic Heath Care Record system for documentation to patients’ record

Physical Demands/Work Environment

These physical demands and work environment characteristics are representative of those necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequency

None

Some

Freq.

Very

Freq.

Key

Some – 1-4 times/day

Lifting > 50 lbs.

X

Freq – 20-40 times/day

Very Freq – >50 times/day

Lifting > 20 lbs.

X

Pushing > 50 lbs.

X

Pulling > 50 lbs.

X

Stooping, Kneeling

X

Crawl

X

Climb

X

Balance

X

Physical Requirements:

Hazards:

Mental/Emotional Requirement:

Perform shift work

Exposure to toxic/chemical/detergents

Manage stress appropriately

Maneuver weight of patients

Exposure to extreme hot/cold conditions

Handle multiple priorities

Hear alarm/phone/equipment

Exposure to dust/fumes/drafts

Works alone

Manual dexterity (hand/eye coordination)

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Manage anger/fear/hostility

/violence

Reach above shoulder

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Work in areas that are

confined and/or crowded

Repetitive arm/hand movement

Exposure to X-ray/electromagnetic energy

Finger dexterity

Exposure to high pitched noises

Working Conditions

Color vision

Exposure to communicable diseases

INSIDE [Specify major

conditions]

Acuity – Near

Exposure to pathogen exposure

Acuity – Far

Exposure to risk exposure

OUTSIDE [Specify major

conditions]

Depth perception

Use of latex gloves



Work Positions (% of time spent):

Sitting: 15% Standing: 70% Walking: 15%

Conclusion

The above duties and responsibilities may be essential job functions subject to reasonable accommodations. All job requirements listed indicate the minimum of knowledge, skills and/or ability deemed necessary to perform the job proficiently. This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of qualifications, skills, efforts, duties, responsibilities or working conditions associated with the position. Employees may be required to perform any other job-related instructions as requested by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodations.

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