Physical Therapist Assistant
4 weeks ago
SUMMARY OF POSITION
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will help Physical Therapists provide physical therapy treatments and procedures to help patients regain movement and manage pain. The Physical Therapist Assistant may, in accordance with state laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions, document the progress of treatment, and modify specific treatments in accordance with patient status and within the scope of treatment plans established by a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant will also maintain a positive working relationship with other professionals and ancillary staff. PTA goal is to meet or exceed minimum productivity standards.
DUTIES AND RESPONSBILITIES
Essential Functions:
- Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provides results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
- Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
- Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
- Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.
- Measures patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.
- Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.
- Fits patients for orthopaedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.
- Conducts therapy practice within defined standards of care. Upholds professional and ethical standards.
- Communicates effectively with other professional and support staff to achieve positive patient outcomes.
- Practices facility and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program, safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
- Accurately documents on a timely basis.
- Enhances professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
- Maintains and applies accurate working knowledge of various funding sources and requirements to insure reimbursement of services.
- Travel between facilities as needed to provide care to patients.
- Provide in-person or telehealth services as appropriate.
- Follow infection control policy and practices of MJ Care and assigned facility.
General Responsibilities:
- Adheres to and supports the mission of MJ Care, Inc.
- Understands, adheres to, and upholds the values of MJ Care, Inc.
- Understands, adheres to, and upholds the Code of Conduct for MJ Care, Inc.
- Promotes continuous process improvements.
- Delivers service aligned with department guiding principles.
- Responsible for maintaining strict confidentiality of information and records at all times.
- Displays commitment to continuous learning, including own professional development as well as sharing information and learning with other team members.
- Safely transport and transfer patient as necessary, with or without assistance, following proper policy/procedure.
- In case of emergency/disaster, safely transport person by stairs to evacuate per disaster policies.
- Maintains compliance with TB and flu requirements for MJ Care and assigned facilities.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education
- Associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school.
- Current state license and/or certification to provide physical therapist assistant services in good standing.
- Valid National Provider Identifier (NPI).
Experience
- 1+ year of experience preferred.
Skills and Knowledge
- Proficient computer skills including Microsoft Office. Ability to accurately and efficiently use electronic medical records system.
- Strong communication skills including concentration, ability to learn, and good listening.
- Accurate problem solving, organization, time management, and math skills.
- Ability to interact in a personal and professional manner with at all levels with internal and external customers.
- Knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services.
- Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations and provide adequate assistance.
- Valid driver's license in the state you reside, acceptable driving record, reliable vehicle, and proof of valid auto insurance per state requirements.
LEVEL I ACCESS
Protects access of Personal Health Information specific to the patients assigned to them for the purposes of screenings, consultations, evaluations, mandatory site-specific meetings, chart audits, payment and health care operations and therapy.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS & WORKING CONDITIONS
While performing the duties of this job, the associate is frequently required to talk and hear; stand and walk; bend and/or kneel; squat, balance, and/or crawl; reach above shoulder level; push, pull, and/or twist up to 100lbs; walk up/down stairs; lift and/or carry up to 100lbs and occasionally more than 100lbs; and use fine dexterity. Specific vision abilities required by this job include being able to read documents, read computer screen, and observe work space. Specific hearing abilities required by the job include being able to hear in a moderately loud work environment (open area with multiple people conversing). Job includes risk of biohazard (i.e. blood borne pathogen). Works in limited space with equipment or exposed to equipment not conducive to pacemakers. Job requires use of protective equipment including but not limited to gown, gloves, and face protection.
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