UTC Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant
Core
Conducts medically prescribed physical therapy under the supervision of a physical therapist to treat conditions limiting movement and function.
Role type
Outpatient Physical Therapist Assistant (Level I)
Builds
Patient care plans and treatment programs
Domain
Healthcare / Physical Therapy
Deliverable
physical/clinical work
Required skills
Patient instruction, treatment implementation, documentation, billing, student/volunteer supervision, safe patient handling
Preferred skills
APTA Advanced Proficiency Pathways, Certified Brain Injury Specialist, Certified Lymphedema Therapist
Responsibilities
Implement plan of care established by physical therapist, determine/revises priorities for patient care, instruct patients and caregivers, document treatments, submit accurate charges, oversee students and volunteers
Seniority
Entry-level (1 year experience required for Level 2, none for Level 1)