Physical Therapist Assistant

Description

Provide treatment under the functional supervision of a Physical Therapist, following focused treatment plans based on established goals. Instructs patients in physical therapy activities and in the use of equipment. Monitors patient's response to treatment and modifies treatment and/or reports patient's response to the Physical Therapist, as appropriate. Completes patient care and billing documentation and has all notes co-signed by Physical Therapist. Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program is required. Licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of practice is required. This classification requires registration, certification or licensure with the appropriate agency as identified on the Primary Source Verification Matrix. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are nonexempt.