Physical Therapist Assistant, West Point

 Supervisory:

• Delegates authority to Rehabilitation Technicians.
  Clinical:
• Maintains productivity level at department target
• Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
• Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
  Budget:
• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
  Other:
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
  Clinical:
• Maintains productivity level at department target
• Effectively carry out treatment plan established by licensed Physical Therapist
• Remains competent in the following areas: Modalities such as heat, cold, ultrasound, and electrotherapy, Therapeutic exercise, Gait training, Wheelchair transfers
• Attends and provides continuing education in-servicing
• Serves as mentor for new employee(s) or volunteers
• Serves as clinical instructor for PTA students after one year of experience as a clinician
• Completes documentation according to all regulations and in a timely manner
  Budget:
• Remains within monthly budget when ordering equipment and supplies
• Charges patients appropriately and in a timely manner for treatment and equipment
  Other:
• Must be competent in use of computer for documentation and charging purposes
  Requirements:
• Must have at least an Associate’s Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Must hold a current state License based on facility location
• Must be certified in CPR
• Must demonstrate competency in assessment and treatment of the following areas where applicable: Neonates/Infants, Pediatrics, Adolescents, Adults, and Geriatrics

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