What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Rivers Health?
Rivers Health is seeking a full-time PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant.
JOB SUMMARY:
Administering treatments set up by Licensed Physical Therapist, documentation of patient's status and progress and ongoing monitoring and reporting to the therapist any change in patient's status.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
The following is a summary of the major essential functions of this job.
The incumbent may perform other duties, both major and minor, that are not mentioned below; and specific functions may change from time to time.
- Review the patient's evaluation with the referring therapist and provide patient care utilizing physical modalities and therapeutic exercise based on programs set up by licensed Physical therapist.
- Deliver physical agents, therapeutic exercise, gait training, and other modalities of care in accordance with the policies of the department following the plan of care determined by the Physical Therapist.
- Collect and document patient's status, response to treatment, and progress to treatment in accordance with departmental policy. A Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for having appropriate notes co-signed by a Physical therapist.
- Monitor and report any untoward responses to treatment, significant change, or discharge is approaching to Physical Therapist.
- Supervise physical therapy assistant students under the direction of the clinical coordinator of education.
- Supervise Rehab Tech in the preparation of patients and equipment.
- Work under the direction of up to three physical therapists.
- Supervise volunteer in the department.
- Maintain and upgrade treatment skills. Participate in staff meetings and in-services.
- Provide accurate documentation of patient progress using SOAP format.
- Have appropriate notes co-signed by a physical therapist as directed by the State of West Virginia.
- Demonstrates excellence in customer service skills.
- Foster an atmosphere of teamwork and collaboration.
- Participates in quality improvement activities including serving on quality improvement teams.
- Maintain cardiopulmonary resuscitation certification.
- Performs other related or similar duties as may be periodically assigned. Interact with other team members of the professional staff to provide total care of patients.
- Aware of and adhere to departmental policies and procedures, as well as hospital policies and procedures.
- Responsible for identifying and addressing the needs of patients of all ages including pediatrics, adolescents, and geriatrics.
EDUCATION AND FORMAL TRAINING:
Successful completion of a two-year Physical Therapy Assistant Program from an accredited institution. Current West Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant License.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
Medium Work. Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying of objects weighing 25 pounds or more.
