Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

1 hour ago

Shreveport, Louisiana, United States CHRISTUS Health Full time

Description

Summary:

A professional who implements, coordinates, monitors patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. Incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborates with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost effective care.

Responsibilities:

  • Documents progress notes and treatments administered according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
  • Delivers treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols resulting in patient satisfaction. Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving entire process.
  • Responsible for implementing optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost- effective manner. Associate makes suggestions for treatments and tasks appropriately and makes suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery including demonstrating cross training and flexibility with scheduling.
  • Responsible for charge entry including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or in computer and turns charges in on a daily basis.
  • Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the health care team including patient, family, and physicians and identifies barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
  • Develops, educates, and instructs patient on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
  • Responsible for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or community by developing or presenting educational materials.
  • Responsible for assisting with preparing patient and family for discharge. Ensures resources are in place prior to patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork in a timely manner.
  • Associate performs clinical skills accurately and professionally in assigned area. Associate is recognized for a specialized level of therapy services and assists with program development and marketing to physicians
  • Associate cleans completely after each patient or delegates task and ensures completion.
  • Associate identifies environment of care concerns and seeks resolution. Associate assists with overall cleanliness of department.
  • Attends meetings as required

Requirements:

  • Associate Degree
  • Current Louisiana PTA license.
  • BLS certification required

Work Schedule:

8AM - 5PM Monday-Friday

Work Type:

Per Diem As Needed

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