What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant/PTA, Out-patient position at MEDICI CLINICAL MANAGEMENT, LLC?
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Out-patient Clinic
Reports to: Physical Therapy Lead
Location: IH-10 West & The Rim / Fair Oaks
About Medici Onsite / Health by Design
At Medici Onsite and Health by Design, a new kind of health system, we are reinventing the patient experience with clinics that are built around advanced preventative primary care, wellness programs, care navigation and education. Our faith-based, patient-centered primary care organization is dedicated to improving the health and wellness of our patients. We believe in treating the whole person and empowering patients to take an active role in their health journey! Our focus on lifestyle medicine and value-based care aligns with our mission to deliver compassionate, high-quality care!
The Role:
Health by Design is currently seeking a full-time Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to work in our beautiful, state-of-the-art, out-patient wellness center. Located off IH-10 West, near The Rim, this clinic provides primary care services to retired San Antonio Police and Fire Fighters. “Value-based Care” model with low patient volume, 45-minute appointments and supportive clinic staff. This individual will work closely with our full-time Physical Therapist, promoting and maintaining patient health by providing physical therapy and rehabilitation services. Monday – Friday full-time, must be available to work 7:00am – 4:00pm and 8:00am – 5:00pm. The clinic is closed over the lunch hour to give you the opportunity to rest, relax or run errands. Currently, this clinic is only open Monday – Friday, however we may expand services to include rotating Saturdays.
What You’ll Do:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- The Physical Therapist Assistant will primarily be responsible for direct patient care for patients referred to physical therapy.
- Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist’s interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting patients and records.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
- Helps patients in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
- Assists with review of referrals and scheduling of patients.
