PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (LICENSED) - 04082025 - 66782

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED, DEPARTMENT OF DISABILITY AND AGING, MIDDLE TENNESSEE COMMUNITY HOMES DIVISION, DAVIDSON COUNTY

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Qualifications

Education and Experience: Licensure to practice as a physical therapy assistant as required by the Health Related Boards.

Overview

Under general supervision, performs para-professional physical therapy work of average difficulty and performs other work as required. An employee in this class performs para-professional physical therapy work and is licensed to assist a physical therapist in implementing the plan of therapy for an individual, but whose activities cannot include the interpretation of referrals, the performance of evaluation procedures, and the determination or modification of physical therapy programs. This class differs from Physical Therapy Technician in that an incumbent of the latter is not required to be licensed by the Health-Related Boards.

Responsibilities

1. Carries out physical therapy plans to improve the quality of life, functioning, health, and safety of persons served. Ensures all work is carried out in accordance with state laws governing the practice of physical therapy.
2. Gathers pertinent information from evaluations and medical charts to assist in assessments and the development of plans. Analyzes information from clinical and support staff to share with physical therapists for decision-making purposes.
3. Monitors physical therapy plans for persons served to make sure that outcomes and goals are met. May assist physical therapist with choosing interventions that will best meet the outcomes developed for persons served.
4. Conducts person-specific training for persons served and other staff. Conducts general training on topics such as transfers, fall prevention, and the use of therapeutic equipment for staff.
5. Communicates with physical therapists, other interdisciplinary team members, families, and persons served to discuss interventions. Communicates with stakeholders and vendors to meet the needs of persons served.
6. Reviews the functioning of equipment to determine whether it's in good working order and that it is appropriate and safe for the person served. Performs minor repairs on therapeutic equipment and assistive devices.
7. Models' appropriate intervention techniques for other staff to ensure safety and effectiveness. Provides technical assistance to others regarding state expectations for service delivery.
8. Maintains records of activities, interventions, and trainings. Writes summaries of appointments attended for inclusion in medical charts and writes follow-up notes for charts on persons served.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Decision Quality
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Manages Complexity
4. Manages Conflict
5. Being Resilient

Knowledges:

1. Physical Therapy Practices & Procedures
2. Customer and Personal Service
3. Human Behavior and/or Psychology

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Critical Thinking
3. Monitoring
4. Writing
5. Instructing

Abilities:

1. Deductive Reasoning
2. Speech Recognition
3. Speech Clarity
4. Problem Sensitivity
5. Limb and/or Full Body Coordination

Tools & Equipment

1. Gait Belts, Walkers, and Other Assistive Devices
2. Therapeutic/Positioning Devices (i.e. lifts, Goniometers, Blood Pressure Monitors, etc.)
3. Pulse Oximeters and Inclinometer
4. Computer
5. Exercise Equipment