What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - 36 hours/week, day shift position at Beverly Hospital?
Job Type: Regular
Time Type: Full time
Work Shift: Day (United States of America)
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
When you join the growing BILH team, you're not just taking a job, you’re making a difference in people’s lives.
Job Description:
Under the direct supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and working within their scope of practice as part of a multidisciplinary team, the Physical Therapy Assistant implements rehabilitative programs that improve or restore physical function, alleviate pain and prevent dysfunction in patients with impairments, functional limitations, disabilities or changes in physical function and health status from injury, disease or other causes.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities including but not limited to:
Treatment Planning and Intervention
Safely and effectively implements the treatment intervention. Applies sound clinical judgment and skill.
Engages a high degree of patient motivation and cooperation in treatment, as evidenced by patient compliance with treatment intervention.
Provides patient/family education during therapy and in preparation for discharge.
Patient Care Documentation
Thoroughly and accurately maintains all medical record documentation in accordance with the department policy and procedures.
Documents daily treatment notes in the medical record according to the standards defined in the department policy and procedure.
Minimum Qualifications:
Education: Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Licensure, Certification, Registration: Active MA Physical Therapy Assistant License
Skills, Knowledge & Abilities:
Knowledge of Physical Therapy Assistant theory and practice.
Ability to observe and record symptoms, reactions and progress.
Skilled in critical judgement and critical thinking.
Ability to effectively communicate medical information, test results, diagnoses and/or proposed treatment in a manner that may be easily understood by the patient. Clear and effective oral and written communication skills.
Knowledge of Physical Therapy services, facilities and equipment.
Proficient in the use of a pc and a variety of electronic systems and databases used for scheduling, data collection, reporting, communication, and other relevant activities.
Ability to determine individual patient needs.
Skill in maintaining patient medical record.
Knowledge of range of therapy methods and techniques.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.
Ability to use independent judgement and to manage and impart confidential information.
Experience: Requires at least one year of experience typically gained in a healthcare or related environment.
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