Physical Therapy Assistant - PT - Days - MHM
Core
Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, implementing treatment plans and monitoring patient progress.
Role type
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation outcomes
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
patient monitoring, treatment plan implementation, documentation, patient education, adaptive equipment selection, care team communication
Responsibilities
Monitors patient's responses to the treatment plan; Implements treatment plan developed by supervising therapist using appropriate modalities; Documents services provided and patient response/progress; Educates the patient and family/caregiver about patient deficits and adaptive equipment use; Assists with patient discharge planning; Communicates patient status and recommendations to care team.