What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant For Outpatient Clinic position at Good Shepherd Rehab Centers?
SUMMARY OF POSITION:
Performs data gathering and review of established goals and implements the physical therapy treatment plan for each patient referred by the attending physician and provides direct patient care. The PTA provides treatment to patients with a written Plan of Care.
RESPONSIBILITIES:
A. Gathers and reviews the referral of PT services. Checks physician's signed referral for services.
B. Ensures that written physician's orders are obtained prior to implementing treatment.
C. Works with the Medical Director or Referring Physician, Program Coordinator, and other professional members of the team to design a treatment plan which considers both short and long-term rehabilitation goals.
D. Ensures that ongoing utilization of resources is appropriate to meeting patient's needs during implementation of the treatment plan.
E. Appropriately documents initial assessment and ongoing management as a record of patient care provided.
F. Supports and actively participates in the activities of the Clinical Group and Utilization Management Committee.
G. Participates in and supports quality improvement initiatives.
H. Supports the Program Coordinator and other health professionals in implementing the effective coordination of patient care activities with the support and guidance of the Medical Director and other physicians who refer patients.
I. Abides by the policies and procedures in providing clinical care, observing infection control practices, patient rights, patient safety, maintaining and caring for equipment, and documenting records of patient care.
J. Ensures that equipment is appropriate and operational prior to patient use.
K. Able to demonstrate skills as per skills checklist for physical therapists.
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant
- AA Degree in Physical Therapy
- Graduate from an accredited school of physical therapy. At least one to two years of experience as a physical therapist in a health care setting
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical Specialty:
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
Ability to Commute:
- Henderson, NV 89052 (Required)
Ability to Relocate:
- Henderson, NV 89052: Relocate before starting work (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $25 - $30