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Position Title: Physical Therapist
Assistant Clinical Position # CW3 Position Department: Clinical POSITION SUMMARY:The Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Licensed Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist in all aspects of client care and treats clients as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant is part of the interdisciplinary team providing client care. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Case Management Follows plan of care established by the Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist. Documents clients level of understanding and response to teaching. Instructs Home Health Aides as appropriate to the plan of care and documents the teaching. Communicate regularly with Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager regarding client problems and status. Willingly seeks supervision from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist or Clinical Manager. Contacts the primary Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist weekly for case communication. Maintains ongoing client documentation in clinical progress notes following Agency policy, on a timely basis. Seeks and takes advantage of learning opportunities, both formal and informal. Keeps abreast of new developments in physical therapy / occupational therapy. Seek guidance for development of clinical skills from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager. Assists in coverage of client treatments during staff absences. Orders equipment as needed with agreement from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist. Specifically listens to voice mail by 8:30 am every day; submits an accurate visit schedule daily; is available by beeper at all times during the work day. Coordinate client's care with other community agencies or medical facilities. Attend and participate in staff meetings, inservices and case conferences. Demonstrate knowledge of contradictions/precautions in relation to a diagnosis and treatment. ยง Utilize correct procedures to ensure client safety and to protect oneself. Maintain high level of clinical expertise necessary to meet the needs of the client population and recognizes need for ongoing professional education and development within the Agency and in the community. Yes No Physical Assessments ___ ___ Aseptic Technique ___ ___ Skilled treatments/interventions ___ ___ Any other duties/responsibilities assigned by supervisor QUALIFICATIONS Language Skills AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up 50 pounds and frequently and/or move up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
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