Physical Therapist Assistant
CurrentLicensed PTA in the acute care setting. Assists PTs with plan of care as well as goal setting for patients of several different diagnosis including but not limited to - Cardiac, orthopedic, oncological, neurological, and transplantCarries out plan of care that is designated by the primary physical therapistOpen communication between not only primary PT but several other disciplines such as - Occupational therapy, speech therapy, nursing, MDs, Case management, and social workTrained to assist with scheduling for physical therapy staff which includes anywhere from 12 to 25 therapists and 80 to 120 patientsAssisting with creating new clinical pathways to assist with prioritizing patients discharge to proper location safely