The Physical Therapist Assistant’s primary responsibilities include preparing patients and equipment for treatment and assisting the Physical Therapist with selected procedures.

 

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

 

• Maintain a patient treatment schedule consistent with the needs of the facility.


• Confer with the person(s) most closely associated with the active management of the patient, keeping them informed of additional patient needs, treatment modifications and/or progress.


• Aid in the care and safety of patients.


• Prepare equipment for patient treatments as requested by the Physical Therapist.


• Assist the Physical Therapist in selected procedures, according to the PT’s directions, by

checking patient and equipment during treatment for both comfort and safety.

• Perform housekeeping duties; maintain order and cleanliness throughout the facility.


• Attend facility meetings as required.


• Other duties as assigned.