Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Job Roles and Responsibilities:
1. Patient Care:
• Implement treatment plans developed by physical therapists.
• Provide therapeutic exercises, manual therapy, and functional training.
• Educate patients on exercises and techniques to improve mobility and strength.
2. Therapeutic Procedures:
• Administer modalities such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, and hot/cold packs.
• Monitor patients’ responses to treatments and report to the supervising physical therapist.
• Adjust treatment sessions as directed based on patient progress.
3. Documentation:
• Accurately record patient treatments and progress notes.
• Ensure documentation complies with regulatory standards and is completed in a timely manner.
• Assist with the preparation of discharge summaries and patient reports.
4. Patient Interaction:
• Build rapport and maintain professional relationships with patients.
• Encourage and motivate patients to adhere to therapy programs.
• Address patient concerns and provide reassurance during therapy sessions.
5. Team Collaboration:
• Work closely with physical therapists and other healthcare team members.
• Participate in team meetings and case conferences to discuss patient care plans.
• Assist in training and supervising physical therapy aides and students.
6. Administrative Support:
• Help with scheduling patient appointments and managing the therapy calendar.
• Maintain therapy equipment and ensure treatment areas are clean and organized.
• Assist with ordering and inventory of therapy supplies and equipment.
7. Patient Education:
• Provide instructions on home exercise programs and safety precautions.
• Educate patients on the proper use of assistive devices such as walkers, crutches, and braces.
• Deliver information on lifestyle changes and strategies to prevent further injury.
8. Compliance and Safety:
• Adhere to all safety protocols to ensure patient and staff safety.
• Follow facility policies and procedures, including infection control and emergency procedures.
• Maintain current knowledge of regulatory requirements and best practices in physical therapy.
9. Professional Development:
• Participate in continuing education to maintain licensure and stay updated with advances in physical therapy.
• Attend workshops, seminars, and conferences to enhance clinical skills and knowledge.
• Seek feedback and engage in professional growth and development.
A PTA License in the state of OR is required.
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Admin Assistant
Requirements:
• Greet and check-in patients as they arrive.
• Answer and direct phone calls, taking detailed messages when necessary.
• Manage office correspondence, including emails, faxes, and mail.
• Coordinate with physical therapists and other staff to ensure smooth office operations.
• Assist with maintaining office supplies and equipment.
Prior experience working in a healthcare-related office is required.
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