What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant; PRN or Part -time position at Bothwell Regional Health Center?
JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant
JOB CODE: 7260
HOURS: Varied
JOB SUMMARY:
The staff physical therapy assistant is responsible for performing treatment programs developed by the physical therapist(s); documenting treatment; attending team meetings; participating in continuing education and basic office duties.
All staff physical therapy assistants are required to keep a Missouri licensure, in addition to participating in continuing education and training of others.
The staff physical therapy assistant reports directly to the Rehab Supervisor and the Director of Rehab.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a.) Must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant
program.
Licensure/Certification:
a.) Current Missouri licensure.
b.) BLS required.
Work Experience:
a.) Prefer 1-year experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Carries out and perform treatment program developed by a registered physical therapist. Meet with registered physical therapist as required by unit for revision of treatment plans/goals and discharge preparation. Provides patient and family education to ensure safe discharge to next level of care is accomplished.
Complete accurate and timely documentation based on the requirement of the assigned unit/area. payer source and regulatory agencies.
Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members, patient/resident/client family members, physicians, social worker/case management, and co-workers during daily interactions, electronic communications and team meetings..
Participate in continuing education opportunities and provide training/learning opportunities to others. Involved with clinical students.
Weekend rotation and holiday coverage is expected.
Performs clerical duties in organized manners, maintains clean work space and environment and assures adequate supplies are available.
Maintain required productivity requirement as set by department. Writes reports and maintains records related to caseload and productivity.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission and provides examples of how they were supported by actions during the year.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates dependability, reliability and professionalism.
Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate case load and ensure patient care is complete for day.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Demonstrates active listening skills.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Uses critical thinking skills to ID strength and weakness, provide alternative
solutions, draw conclusions and approaches to problem encountered.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Demonstrates technology skills including but not limited to: analytical or
scientific software, desk top communications software, e-mail, Microsoft
word/spreadsheet software and EMR collection software.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including population specific and general competencies; medical terminology, lab values, influence of medication and exercises on the medically acute complex patient.
Posesses organizational skills, time and project management skills. Ability to organize daily schedules, adapt as needed and assist other with patient case load. Expected to take low census time when needed. Seeks out extra job duties when time allows.
15. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best
possible care for our customers. Follow’s APTA code of ethics and seeks out information from other relevant/evidence based sources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
Subject to changing locations, including patient rooms, SWB, gym, department,
offices, meeting rooms, homes, community outings.
Has direct patient and employee contact with possible exposure to communicable
diseases and blood borne pathogens.
Participates and assists in hands on transfers during patient care. Understands, participates and helps in education of all staff related to transfer training, patient safe handling equipment and transfer training class.
Working conditions frequently changes from office work to lifting and carrying.
Work includes participation in direct patient care, including instructing, teaching, sitting, crawling, twisting, performing repetitive tasks, operating modality equipment, operating a keyboard, and basic office duties.
Subject to mental stress and frequent interruptions.
Exposed to a variety of chemical, electromechanical and physical agents
Exposure to weather: hot, cold, humid or windy conditions
JOB CODE: 7260
HOURS: Varied
JOB SUMMARY:
The staff physical therapy assistant is responsible for performing treatment programs developed by the physical therapist(s); documenting treatment; attending team meetings; participating in continuing education and basic office duties.
All staff physical therapy assistants are required to keep a Missouri licensure, in addition to participating in continuing education and training of others.
The staff physical therapy assistant reports directly to the Rehab Supervisor and the Director of Rehab.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Education:
a.) Must be a graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant
program.
Licensure/Certification:
a.) Current Missouri licensure.
b.) BLS required.
Work Experience:
a.) Prefer 1-year experience.
RESPONSIBILITIES/JOB DUTIES:
Carries out and perform treatment program developed by a registered physical therapist. Meet with registered physical therapist as required by unit for revision of treatment plans/goals and discharge preparation. Provides patient and family education to ensure safe discharge to next level of care is accomplished.
Complete accurate and timely documentation based on the requirement of the assigned unit/area. payer source and regulatory agencies.
Communicate effectively and professionally with other team members, patient/resident/client family members, physicians, social worker/case management, and co-workers during daily interactions, electronic communications and team meetings..
Participate in continuing education opportunities and provide training/learning opportunities to others. Involved with clinical students.
Weekend rotation and holiday coverage is expected.
Performs clerical duties in organized manners, maintains clean work space and environment and assures adequate supplies are available.
Maintain required productivity requirement as set by department. Writes reports and maintains records related to caseload and productivity.
Other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED STAFF COMPETENCIES:
Demonstrates support for organizational and departmental mission and provides examples of how they were supported by actions during the year.
Supports and demonstrates knowledge of the Strategic Plan and the Hospital Key Initiatives.
Fosters and promotes teamwork within department and the organization as a whole. Works to resolve conflicts constructively and in a timely manner.
Demonstrates dependability, reliability and professionalism.
Demonstrates adaptability/flexibility in daily schedule to accommodate case load and ensure patient care is complete for day.
Demonstrates ability to communicate effectively and simply with every customer and co-worker. Demonstrates active listening skills.
Ability to display a positive, courteous and friendly attitude toward all contacts.
Ability to build good relationships with others based upon a sustained effort of mutual support toward common goals.
Ability to exercise good judgment, reasoning and concentration to detail and to take personal accountability for all actions in carrying out job duties.
Uses critical thinking skills to ID strength and weakness, provide alternative
solutions, draw conclusions and approaches to problem encountered.
Is customer focused and committed to Quality and Process Improvement with a
strong desire to provide service excellence.
Demonstrates technology skills including but not limited to: analytical or
scientific software, desk top communications software, e-mail, Microsoft
word/spreadsheet software and EMR collection software.
Possesses and displays a strong knowledge and understanding of the standards of
practice for their position including population specific and general competencies; medical terminology, lab values, influence of medication and exercises on the medically acute complex patient.
Posesses organizational skills, time and project management skills. Ability to organize daily schedules, adapt as needed and assist other with patient case load. Expected to take low census time when needed. Seeks out extra job duties when time allows.
15. Possesses a vigorous and enthusiastic desire to learn and to grow both personally
and professionally, and to improve one's skills in order to deliver the best
possible care for our customers. Follow’s APTA code of ethics and seeks out information from other relevant/evidence based sources.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Works indoors in well-lighted and ventilated environment.
Subject to changing locations, including patient rooms, SWB, gym, department,
offices, meeting rooms, homes, community outings.
Has direct patient and employee contact with possible exposure to communicable
diseases and blood borne pathogens.
Participates and assists in hands on transfers during patient care. Understands, participates and helps in education of all staff related to transfer training, patient safe handling equipment and transfer training class.
Working conditions frequently changes from office work to lifting and carrying.
Work includes participation in direct patient care, including instructing, teaching, sitting, crawling, twisting, performing repetitive tasks, operating modality equipment, operating a keyboard, and basic office duties.
Subject to mental stress and frequent interruptions.
Exposed to a variety of chemical, electromechanical and physical agents
Exposure to weather: hot, cold, humid or windy conditions
