BASIC FUNCTION:   

Physical Therapist Assistant evaluate, plan and provide therapeutic intervention as it relates to physical deficits in individuals with traumatic brain injury.  

 

SPECIFIC DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:

•    Responsible for learning and implementing all aspects of Minds Matter LLC philosophical principles.

•    Assists individuals to identify their needs and develop appropriate compensation techniques to accommodate the consequences of their brain injury.  

•    Assessment-obtain pertinent data necessary for identification and/ or treatment of those in need of skilled intervention.

•    Information may be accessed through medical records, observation and interviews.

•    May contribute to the assessment and reassessment process under the supervision of the Physical Therapist (RPT).

•    Treatment: Under the direction of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapist Assistant will plan, direct and conduct programs to develop, improve and/or restore the performance of necessary functions to minimize debilitation.  

•    Documentation: The Physical Therapist Assessment will keep/maintain treatment records, progress notes or other written plans as required and turn in as needed.

•    Integrate employment, educational and independent living goals into therapy.  

•    Work closely with the consumer and case manager to ascertain goals.

•    Provide services only as designated on each individual consumer’s plan of care and /or physician orders.

•    Work directly with consumers to improve skills in all aspects of their life goals.

•    Maintain and turn in all documentation at assigned times.

•    Educate families about the consequences of brain injury and communicate with them about goals and progress as needed.

•    Attend all trainings and workshops to maintain ability to provide the most up to date, effective and evidence-based practice.

•    Provide effective documentation that is legible, timely and appropriate to services provided to consumers.

•    Be aware of departmental goals and objectives and take an active role in helping the department to attain goals.

•    Schedule supervision meeting with therapy coordinator or physical therapist bi-monthly or as needed to review individual cases and departmental objectives/needs.

•    Make initial contact within 48 hours of receipt of referral to schedule evaluation, which must be completed within 7 days of receipt of referral.  

•    Provide case managers with quarterly summaries related to goal attainment.

•    Meet all policy and procedure requirements of Minds Matter LLC on time including completion of timesheets, mileage, quarterly summaries, and other reports.

•    Establish and maintain a professional rapport with all consumers, co-workers, referral agents and representatives of other community agencies and services, including attendance at planning meetings, etc.

•    Maintain confidentiality of consumers medical records or services according to HIPAA regulations.

•    Promote public relations throughout the agency and community for the program.

•    Demonstrate a willingness to serve on agency and interagency task groups as requested.

•    Provide care and maintenance for Minds Matter LLC issued computer if assigned.

•    Perform other duties as assigned.

 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:

None