Physical Therapy Assistant

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**POSITION SUMMARY**

The Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and patient related

activities as directed by the Staff Therapist.

**PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES**

• Treat patients as directed by licensed therapist.
• Maintains productivity standard as determined by supervisor and

clinical needs.

• Demonstrates consistent knowledge and application of Medicare and

other reimbursement regulations.

• Treat patients according to treatment plan.
• Record clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory and

professional guidelines.

• Record daily treatment charges per approved billing guidelines.
• Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative/home

programs as directed by staff therapist.

• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding

patient progress, problems and plans.

• Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care

conferences, utilization review meetings, and other meetings as

required or directed.

• Participate in in-service training program for other staff at the

facility.

• Participate in facility performance improvement programs.
• Coordinate with members of other departments, attending physicians,

committee members, and other staff within the Rehab department.

• Screen patients based upon identified need per State Practice Act.
• Assist with cleaning maintenance of treatment area and department.
• Report any problems with department equipment to appropriate

personnel so that it is maintained in good working order.

• Maintain documentation of supervision per state guidelines.
• Other duties as assigned.
• Equal Employment Opportunity Employer:**\

Catholic Care Center is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and

Affirmative Action employer. Associates and Applicants receive fair and

impartial consideration without regard to race, color, religion,

national origin, citizenship, gender identity, sexual orientation, age,

physical or mental disability, veteran status, genetic data, or other

legally protected status.

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