Physical Therapist Assistant

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing quality patient care to every patient he/she treats, in accordance with the standards of care including the American Physical Therapy Association Code of Ethics and Guide for Professional Conduct, the practice’s policies and procedures, individual third party payor guidelines, and state and federal (Medicare) rules and regulations.

RESPONSIBILITES/ACCOUNTABILITIES:

1\. Is responsible for providing direct patient care 100% of his/her time unless otherwise specified by the Clinic Manager, with the agreement and understanding that:

Practice’s productivity standards are:

• Every staff therapist should treat 1.3 patients/hour.
• Each patient visit is expected to utilize a minimum of 4 units of care (timed and un-timed combined)
• Each patient visit should generate a minimum of $280.00 of allowable charges.
• With consideration of an expected patient cancellation rate, each therapist is expected to be at a minimum of 85% productivity.
• Staff schedules are created to maximize hours to provide the best options of patient care, therefore, schedules may vary from day to day depending on patient need.

Full time staff will be required to work a minimum of two evening shifts per week as necessitated by patient volume and/or dictated by Clinic Manager.

If unable to report to work at your scheduled time, you will contact your Clinic Manager by phone as far in advance as possible to allow time to arrange for coverage, if necessary.

All time off must be requested in writing and submitted to the Clinic Manager with at least 30 days’ notice to allow time to arrange for coverage, if necessary.

Is responsible for adhering to practice’s policies and procedures pertaining to customer service and patient care, including but not limited to:

Demonstrating the company Core Values at all times.

• Providing all patients with a written home exercise program unless specified in note.
• Outlining and advising all patients of your recommended frequency, duration and goals of therapy. The best practice guidelines are strongly suggestive that the best clinical outcomes are achieved with executing a plan of care that is a minimum of 2 visits per week, and preferably 3 visits per week.
• Completing all documentation in the EMR for all patient visits by the deadlines specified by the direction of the billing department and/or Clinic Manager. Ideally all documentation should be completed within 24 hours following the patient visit.
• Dressing professionally per the company policy and procedures.
• Arriving at least 15 minutes before the start of your shift to properly prepare for patient care and communicate patient care plans to support staff.

Is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations as outlined in his/her respective State PT Practice Act.

Is responsible for adhering to all rules and regulations as outlined in the Medicare Benefits Policy Manual.

Is responsible for supervising aides while in the clinic and ensuring they perform _only_ the duties allowed under the State PT Practice Act and the Medicare guidelines.

Is responsible for attending monthly Clinic staff meetings or if unable to attend, he/she is responsible for obtaining a copy of the written agenda from the Clinic Manager.

Is responsible for clocking in and out of Time Clock for shifts and breaks.

Is responsible for promoting all practice products and services whenever possible.

Is responsible for maintaining valid state PTA licensure, including acquiring all required CEU’s within allotted time renewal period.

Is responsible for maintaining current CPR certification.

SPECIFIC EDUCATIONAL/VOCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

The Physical Therapist Assistant position requires a minimum of an Associate’s degree in physical therapy as well as state licensure. A thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billing is also preferred.

JOB RQUIREMENTS

1\. Must hold a valid state license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

2\. Must have excellent verbal and written communication skills.

3\. Must possess the ability to make independent decision and problem solve as appropriate.

4\. Must have a thorough knowledge of Medicare and third party billi

5\. Must possess the ability to positively interact with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, physicians, government agencies/personnel and the general public

PERFORMS RELATED DUTIES:

The Physical Therapist Assistant interacts with senior management, peers, clients, families,

visitors, Clinic staff and practice personnel. He/she carries out other tasks as requested in situations where hands on intervention/participation may be required.