Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN PTA - Phyt Rehab : Job Details

Position Summary: Physical therapist assistants (PTAs) work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort.Qualifications:

• Complete all fieldwork requirements.
• Physical therapist assistant (PTA) education, obtained in a CAPTE-accredited two-year associate degree program, prepared graduates taking the national licensure examination and entering the field of physical therapy with the required knowledge, skills, and behaviors of a PTA. Licensure or certification is required in most states to work as a PTA
• Agree to abide by the APTA Practice Standards/Code of Conduct Attain a passing score on the national licensure examination.
• Documentation Skills, Scheduling, Verbal Communication, Patient Services, Health Care Administration, Professional Environment, Teamwork, Use of Medical Technologies, Bedside Manner, Dependability, Health Promotion and Maintenance

Responsibilities: The PTA is responsible for but not limited to the following:

• Verifies client information by interviewing client; reviewing and/or recording medical history; confirming purpose of treatment
• Helps clients improve their quality of life by helping them compensate for limitations, such as, helping injured workers improve their motor skills and re-enter the labor force, and teaching persons with learning disabilities live with increased independence to use public transportation and increase their mobility independence.
• Implements treatment plan through direct treatment and collaboration with Physical Therapist, education of treatment staff which includes fellow therapists and other members of team involved in the treatment plan.
• Receive necessary supervision from the Physical Therapist.
• Maintain professional growth and development, by participating in continuing education programs, and other approved learning experiences.
• Maintains confidentiality of all medical record, facility and rehab related information.
• Maintains accurate billing information in accordance with facility procedures daily.
• Assist in leading interdisciplinary meetings as appropriate to relay clinical findings and make recommendations to other members of the rehab team.
• Attends and participates in family meeting when appropriate.
• Complies with the documentation requirements of the rehab department and facility.
• Assist with staff/family training and education when appropriate by formal and informal in-services as well as consultations.
• Keeps supplies ready by inventorying stock; placing orders; verifying receipt.
• Reviews and adheres to the policies and procedures outlined by the facility and Phyt.Inc

Team Member:

• Effectively communicates with staff to accomplish established goals and objectives.
• Creates a work environment that promotes cooperation, respect, flexibility and team work within the rehab department as well as other team members.
• Reports to the Rehab Director.

Safety and Sanitation:

• Adhere to all established safety procedures and precautions when operating rehab related equipment.
• Reports and equipment malfunctions or breakdowns to the program manager as soon as possible.
• Reports all unsafe/hazardous conditions to the program manager immediately.

Customer Service:

• Maintain an adequate liaison with families, residents and patients.
• Demonstrates awareness, respect and concern for coworkers as well as Patients/residents, families, physicians and referral sources.

Residents' Rights:

• Maintains strict confidentiality of all resident's care information to assure resident's rights are protected.
• Assures that the resident's rights to fair and equitable treatment, self-determination, individuality, privacy, property and civil rights, including the right to wage complaints are followed.

Attendance:

• Adhere to rules, policies and regulations with regards to attendance punctuality, professional attire, appearance, and attitude as established by facility and Phyt.Inc.

Miscellaneous:

• Adheres to the HIPPA Compliance Program and applicable facility policies for patient privacy.
• Adheres to facility's policy and procedures

Physical:

• Able to stand 2 or more hours without interruptions or breaks.
• Able to push, pull move and/or lift a minimum of 50 pounds to a minimum of 4 feet or carry 50 pounds to a minimum of 2 feet.
• Must be able to perform all patient transfers, (including stand pivot, 2 person transfers, sliding board, Hoyer lift, and non-weight bearing) safely and effectively with or without mechanical devices.
• Must be able to sit, stand, bend, lift and move intermittently throughout the day.
• Must be able to assist with evacuation of residents during emergency situations.
• Must pass medical/physical examination based on job qualifications, requirements and duties/responsibilities.

Emotional:

• Must have the willingness to work with several physically, emotionally and cognitively compromised patients/residents.
• Must be able to take direction from other therapists and team members to promote patient treatment and safety.
• Must be willing to work in an environment with risk of personal injury, exposure to infectious waste/materials, infectious diseases and odors.
• Must be able to cope with the emotional stress associated with working patients/residents, families and coworkers.
• Must be able to work independently with periodic (daily or less) support and direction.

Cognitive:

• Must be alert and attentive to patients and work environment throughout the day.
• Must be able to shift attention and task performance based on patient and facility requirements.
• Must be able to work in a distractible and stimulating environment.
• Must have effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Must be able to read, understand and comply with all facility/Company based policy and procedures.

Sensory:

• Must have adequate visual, hearing and sensory skills to preserve patient and personal safety.

The employee must review job description and agree to the qualification, requirements and duties as delineated. If the individual requires reasonable accommodations to perform job duties safely and effectively, this should be bought to the company's attention prior to signing this job description. All accommodations will be added as an addendum and made a part of the employees file.Decisions pertaining to all aspects of employment including recruitment, hiring, training, promotions, wage and salary administration and other terms and conditions of employment will be determined without regard to race, color, sex ,religion, age, creed, marital status, national origin, ancestry, genetic information, past or present physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, affectional preference, veteran status, or citizenship status , or any other classification protected by law.