The Physical Therapy Assistant provides physical therapyservices including treatment, implementation and documentation under thedirection of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with the physician’s planof care. Essential Duties andResponsibilities:
Provides physicaltherapy according to the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapistand in accordance with the physician’s plan of care according to stateregulations
Treats individuals to help relieve pain, develops orrestores function, and maintains Amergisum functional mobility and performance
Continues to assess the client’s living environment forbarriers, safety risks and equipment needs
Directs and aids clients in active, passive and resistivetherapeutic exercises, muscle re- education, functional gait and balancetraining, transfer activities, and prosthetic training
Instructs care and use of assistive mobility devices, bracesand prosthetic or orthotic devices
Utilizes physical agents, including but not limited to heat,cold, water, light, electricity, ultrasound and massage
Cleans and maintains equipment used in the field inaccordance with manufactures directions and per policy
Instructs and educates individual, family, and/or caregiversin the use of and care of therapeutic appliances
Reports reaction(s) to treatment or change(s) in conditionto physician and Physical Therapist
Identifies individual and family/caregiver needs for othersupportive services and notifies Physical Therapist
Maintains communication with the company and other personnelcaring for the client to assure that their efforts effectively complement eachother and support the objectives outlined in the plan of care
Prepares and submits clinical progress-summaries based onthe progress toward goals and responses to treatment
Participates in discharge planning
Provides/submits accurate and timely documentation that isconsistent with the plan of care
Complies with applicable local, state, and federal laws andregulations regarding professional standards and practice standards
Performs other duties as assigned/necessary
Minimum Requirements:
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in thestate of practice
Graduate of an accredited school of Physical TherapyAssistant
One (1) year of prior professional Physical TherapyAssistant experience preferred
Complies with all relevant professional standards ofpractice
Participation and completion of Amergis' Competency programwhen applicable
Current CPR if applicable
TB Questionnaire, PPD or chest x-ray if applicable
Current Health certificate (per contract or stateregulation)
Must meet all federal, state and local requirements
Successful completion of new hire training as applicable tojob site
Understand patient confidentiality and HIPAArequirements
Ability to effectively elicit/provide information to andfrom appropriate individuals (including, but not limited to, supervisors,co-workers, clients) via strong communication skills; proficiency in theEnglish language is required
Computer proficiency required
Must be at least 18 years of age
Benefits
At Amergis, we firmly believe that our employees are the heartbeat of our organization and we are happy to offer the following benefits:
Competitive pay & weekly paychecks
Health, dental, vision, and life insurance
401(k) savings plan
Awards and recognition programs
Benefit eligibility is dependent on employment status.
About Amergis
Amergis, formerly known as Maxim Healthcare Staffing, has served our clients and communities by connecting people to the work that matters since 1988. We provide meaningful opportunities to our extensive network of healthcare and school-based professionals, ready to work in any hospital, government facility, or school. Through partnership and innovation, Amergis creates unmatched staffing experiences to deliver the best workforce solutions. Amergis is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, religion, national origin, disability, protected Veteran status, age, or any other characteristic protected by law.