Physical Therapy Assistant

2 months ago

Gainesville, Georgia, United States Northeast Georgia Health System, Inc Full time
Job Summary

We are seeking a skilled Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Northeast Georgia Health System. As a Physical Therapy Assistant, you will play a vital role in providing high-quality patient care and contributing to the success of our healthcare team.

Key Responsibilities
  • Conduct physical therapy sessions according to the physical therapy plan of care, providing quality rehabilitative care to patients as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Complete all required documentation according to regulatory agency and departmental standards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Notify the supervising physical therapist of patient progress and suggest changes in the plan of care when indicated.
  • Assist in discharge planning by ensuring patients have the necessary equipment at home and family members are aware of a home exercise program.
Requirements
  • Current licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Georgia.
  • Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant studies from an accredited program.
  • At least one year of experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant, or new graduates from an accredited program will be considered.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Preferred licensure or certifications in physical therapy or related fields.
  • Preferred educational background in physical therapy or related fields.
  • Preferred experience in a healthcare setting, particularly in physical therapy or rehabilitation.
Core Competencies
  • Being Vulnerable: Admits mistakes and shortcomings, shares thoughts and feelings openly, and is transparent without hidden agendas.
  • Communicating Effectively: Shares information fully, conveys ideas in a manner that engages others, and takes unpopular positions if necessary.
  • Being Accountable: Demonstrates tenacity and perseverance, takes initiative, and engages resources to overcome obstacles.
  • Displaying Empathy: Shares in the joys and pains of others, is available and offers to help others, and shows concern for the challenges of others.
  • Holding Others Accountable: Provides current actionable feedback, both corrective and reinforcing, and doesn't allow problems to fester.
  • Listening: Practices attentive and active listening, asks questions to confirm understanding, and is open to viewpoints of others.
  • Managing Disagreement: Acknowledges differing viewpoints and sees it as an opportunity to learn, doesn't run away from conflict, and strives for win/win solutions.
  • Promoting Teamwork: Values the contributions of all, connects others' roles to organizational and team success, and encourages and supports.
  • Striving for Continuous Improvement: Experiments regularly with new ideas and approaches, is willing to fail, and learns from mistakes.
Organization Expectations
  • Quest: Demonstrates/utilizes Quest tools in the department.
  • Talent Development: Coaches and develops staff.
  • Safety: Promotes patient, visitor, and staff safety and effectively manages hazards that lead to injury or harm.
  • Productivity: Meets productivity expectations.
  • Regulatory Compliance: Ensures department compliance with all regulatory, DNV, mandatory education, and similar requirements.
Key Performance Indicators (KPI)

Identifies unit/department level goals that align with the organization's Key Performance Indicators.

HIPAA (Health Information Portability and Accountability Act)

If, in the normal course of my duties and responsibilities, I am required to access protected health information (PHI) and electronic protected health information (EPHI) for the purposes of treatment, payment, and operations within Northeast Georgia Health System, I will limit such access to only the minimum necessary amount of PHI and EPHI necessary to perform the functions of my job.

Job Specific and Unique Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Has skills as determined by accredited educational institutes requirements to provide patient care that meets developmental needs across the life span.
  • Must know correct body mechanics and lifting techniques.
Essential Tasks and Responsibilities
  • Conducts physical therapy according to the physical therapy plan of care, providing quality rehabilitative care to patients as outlined in the treatment plan.
  • Completes all required documentation according to regulatory agency and departmental standards, ensuring accurate and timely reporting.
  • Notifies the supervising physical therapist of patient progress and suggests changes in the plan of care when indicated.
  • Assists in discharge planning by ensuring patients have the necessary equipment at home and family members are aware of a home exercise program.
Physical Demands
  • Weight Lifted: Up to 50 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time.
  • Weight Carried: Up to 20 lbs, Frequently 31-65% of time.
  • Vision: Moderate, Frequently 31-65% of time.
  • Kneeling/Stooping/Bending: Frequently 31-65%.
  • Standing/Walking: Frequently 31-65%.
  • Pushing/Pulling: Frequently 31-65%.
  • Intensity of Work: Frequently 31-65%.
  • Job Requires: Reading, Writing, Reasoning, Talking, Keyboarding.
Environment and Working Conditions
  • OSHA Category II: Job classifications in which normal duties do not reasonably anticipate exposure to blood or other potentially infectious or hazardous materials. Contact with blood may occur in an emergency.

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