Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Administers clinical patient care and treatment plans under the direction of a Physical Therapist.
Role type
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Builds
Patient rehabilitation progress and treatment documentation
Domain
Healthcare / Rehabilitation Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient treatment administration, Treatment record documentation, Patient and family instruction, Equipment usage, Care path guideline adherence, Daily work scheduling
Preferred skills
Continuing education participation, Delegation to support personnel
Technologies
Basic computer systems for data input and reporting
Responsibilities
Administer appropriate treatment to patients, Progress patient treatment as appropriate, Maintain treatment records and complete daily charge sheets, Provide instruction to patients and family members, Follow care path guidelines for education and home programs, Schedule and prioritize daily work assignments