Rehabilitation - Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Basic Purpose of the Job

Under the general direction of the rehabilitation manager, provides physical therapy services to patients in the home following the plan of care established by a physical therapist.

Job Requirements

Minimum Education

• Graduate of an approved Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Minimum Work Experience: Two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant preferred

Required Licenses / Certifications

• Current Physical Therapist Assistant license from the Territory of Guam
• Current AHA BLS Certification

Mental and Emotional Requirements

• Handles multiples priorities
• Manages anger / fear / hostility
• Works in close proximity to others and / or in a distracting environment
• Works with others effectively

Essential Functions

Under the supervision of a physical therapist, provides physical therapy services in the home, reassessing the patient’s status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.

Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as evidenced in the clinical record.

Completes all required paperwork following home and community services division policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record

• Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy
• Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job‑related hazards.
• Responsibly follows the Hospital Exposure Control Plans/Bloodborne and Airborne Pathogens.

Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible and courteous environment.

Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a department/unit team inter and intra departmentally to facilitate the department's/unit's ability to meet its goals and objectives.