Physical Therapy Assistant [Per Diem]
Core
Provides and documents physician-ordered occupational therapy services under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist in an acute care setting.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (Per Diem)
Builds
Patient treatment programs and discharge plans
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
NYS PT Assistant licensure, Associate's degree in Physical Therapy, English proficiency, computer proficiency, patient instruction, gait and ambulation training, safe transfer techniques, interdisciplinary communication
Preferred skills
None
Technologies
Electronic health records (implied by documentation standards)
Responsibilities
Completes and documents patient care including visit notes and progress reports; Implements individualized treatment programs and instructs on adaptive equipment; Provides gait, ambulation, and assistive device training; Instructs on safe transfer using proper body mechanics; Participates in discharge planning and patient/family teaching; Coordinates patient schedules with team members.