Physical Therapy Assistant

1 week ago

Spring, United States Nexus Children's Hospital Full time
Job DescriptionJob Description


POSITION SUMMARY:

Under the Registered Physical Therapist (PT) supervision, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) treats patients according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician and PT.



JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates knowledge of individual residents' histories, current progress, and personal issues or difficulties.

• Ensures that any changes in patient condition are unusual circumstances are reported to the supervising PT,

nurse, and/or the Director of Rehabilitation.

• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.

• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, i.e., electrical stimulation, ultrasound, rehab equipment, etc.

• Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment in order to prolong working life.

• Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the

Physical Therapy Assistant licensing and practice act.

• Demonstrates the ability to apply physical therapy procedures as scheduled by supervising PT.

• Provides age and diagnosis of appropriate therapeutic interventions.

• Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources to assist with continued functional independence and safety.

• Provides quality patient care to guarantee positive patient and family satisfaction.

• Communicates with the physical therapist, physicians, and other treatment team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.

• Participates as necessary in the patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and other meetings as assigned.

• Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate, in professional guidelines.

• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.

• Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment in order to prolong working life.

• Participates in discharge planning as requested.

• Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment as needed for residents.

• Communicates with supervisors regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.

• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliated Physical Therapy Assistant schools.

• Documents and charges daily therapeutic units timely and accurately.

• Supervises Rehab Technician in direct patient care and patient-related activities.

• Adheres to department productivity standards.

• Performs other duties as assigned.


POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:


EDUCATION:

• Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited school of Physical Therapist Assistants.


EXPERIENCE:

• Prefer six months of experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation setting.

• Pediatric experience preferred


LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas.

• Must be certified in AHA BLS

• Attend behavioral management and de-escalation techniques training as required by the facility.

• Certification in behavior management or related (SAMA, ABA, PIP, etc.)



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