Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).
- Understands and adheres to established Agency policies and procedures.
- Provides physician prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established bythe PT.
- Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient.
- Returns the individual to an optimum and productive level within the patient'scapabilities.
- Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
- Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
- Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patientvisit in a timely manner as per Agency policy.
- Participates in educating the patient and family.
- Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan ofcare established by the PT.
- Consults with PT regarding change in treatment.
- Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of dailyliving.
- Participates in in-service programs and presents in-service programs as assigned.
- Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
- Performs services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
- Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
