Physical Therapy Assistant
1 month ago
Cleveland Area Hospital is an independent facility half an hour west of Tulsa, Oklahoma. The hospital offers emergency, laboratory, radiology, inpatient care, outpatient infusion, and nurse care services, a fully equipped rehabilitation center, and a thriving seven-provider primary care clinic. The organization is transitioning to a Regional Healthcare Provider, under consistent leadership for the past 8 years.
The Hospital and Clinic have been on a consistent trajectory of growth and progress over the past 8 years, and patient volumes and revenues have doubled in that time. We are on course to continue this growth, and we would like the opportunity to share more about our success with dedicated individuals who are interested in joining a team that is growing and a facility that is expanding.
As an independent, self-managed, non-profit healthcare system governed by a local board of trustees, the organization successfully empowers team members to impact positively. Stable management and strong leadership preserve the culture and stability of Cleveland Area Hospital by prioritizing organizational fit, character, and work ethic when considering additions to the team. The support of the clinical team and front-line staff ensures the focus remains on quality patient care and expanding services. $2M of expansion is currently underway, with additional construction projects on the immediate horizon.
POSITION SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist Assistant will organize and implement specific treatment procedures/protocols for individual clients according to the principles and practices of physical therapy under the direct supervision of a physical therapist. The therapist will provide services including treatment, planning, implementation, education, documentation, and communication for the purpose of assisting the clients to achieve their goals, optimal functional level, and improved quality of life in both the outpatient and inpatient settings.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions associated with this position.
PRINCIPAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Adhere to all policies of the organization, including (but not limited to) job description, certification/licensure requirements, mission statement, HIPAA, confidentiality standards and patient’s rights.
- Actively engage and stay up to date with the organization’s communications and directives.
- Provide quality care to attain patient’s optimal function and quality of life in both the hospital and outpatient setting by:
- Maintaining accurate and timely documentation of care/treatment and determining appropriate charges according to CAH policy and procedures.
- Meeting Medicare standards, risk management standards, and all federal and state regulations.
- Perform patient care activities including:
- Directing and assisting clients in therapeutic regimens while delegating routine care to support staff as appropriate.
- Administering therapy services as outlined in the treatment plan and as approved by the physician.
- Incorporating safety, infection control, and emergency procedures into treatment, as necessary.
- Modifying the treatment as appropriate according to patient status with consent or approval of the supervising therapist.
- Working with the PT to ensure patients receive re-assessment, as necessary.
- Communicating with physicians and team members concerning patient progress.
- Seeking input from patients and their families regarding quality of care.
- Adapting recommended assistive devices to support patients’ functional outcomes.
- Providing specific training in the use, care, and application of assistive devices for patients, family members, and/or staff members as needed.
- Educating the client, family, or other staff members on goals to ensure maximal carryover of treatment programs.
- Communicating with other team members to establish a total rehabilitative program for the patient, as necessary.
- Coordinating individual client schedules in conjunction with other patients and staff.
- Participating in discharge planning and team meetings
- Complete indirect patient care activities including:
- Ensuring continued professional development through participation in hospital in-services and continuing education.
- Attending and participating in staff meetings and family/team conferences.
- Participating in departmental program development projects.
- Maintaining a clean and professional appearance in the work area.
- Demonstrating initiative in assisting other staff members.
- Participating in community events to promote rehabilitative services, the hospital, and health and wellness as needed.
- Conducting and participating in training medical and nursing staff in therapy techniques and objectives.
- Supporting continuous quality improvement efforts.
- Completing assigned projects/reports on time.
- Performing all other reasonable duties as assigned.
EQUIPMENT:
Computer and Printer
Copy Machine
Fax Machine
Telephone
Gym Equipment
Blood Pressure Cuff
Goniometer
Pulse Oximeter
Gait Belt
Transfer Assistive Devices and Lifts
E-stim and Ultrasound Machines
EDUCATIONAL/SKILLS REQUIRED:
The physical therapist assistant must be a graduate of an accredited physical therapy assistant school, successfully complete the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist Assistants, possess a current OK Physical Therapist Assistant license or be eligible via temporary license, and qualify for malpractice coverage.
EXPERIENCE:
More than a year is preferred.
RESPONSIBILITY FOR CONFIDENTIAL INFORMATION:
This position could have access to patient confidential records and must comply with HIPAA regulations as well as Compliance Policies.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
The following physical/mental demands are required for the Physical Therapist Assistant
Occasional = 33% Frequent = 66% Continuous = 100%
Frequently must be able to be on their feet walking, standing, transporting and/or positioning patients.
Occasionally lift and transfer a minimum of 50 pounds and apply a minimum of 50 pounds of push/pull force while using good body mechanics.
Frequently use hands to finger, handle or feel.
Frequently reach with hands and arms.
Frequently requires bending and stretching while using good body mechanics.
May be exposed to communicable diseases.
The above statements reflect the general details considered necessary to describe the principal function of the job as identified and shall not be considered as a detailed description of all work requirements that may be inherent to this position.
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