Physical Therapy Assistant

Department:

37566 Advocate Christ Medical Center - Outpatient Rehabilitation: Tinley

Status:

Part time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

Need to work one evening a week until 7:30. Other hours flexible. Ortho focus.

Pay Range

$ $37.30Major Responsibilities:
Provides direct patient care under the direction of the Physical Therapy Department Physical Therapists and assists in the supervision of support staff.
1)The physical therapist assistant will provide patient treatment according to the plan of care and goals set by the physical therapist

2)Compares baseline data measured by the physical therapist. Communicates with the physical therapist regarding patient response to treatment. Includes functional assessments in progress notes and functional training in the treatment program

3)Reflects on status of goals established by the physical therapist. If goals have been achieved will notify the physical therapist

4)Instructs patients in home programs and the use of home equipment, modifying and progressing as appropriate based on the plan of care established by the physical therapist

5)Upgrades or downgrades the exercise program based on the patient tolerance and plan of care

6)Initiates appropriate discussion of care with primary physical therapist, based on patient's progress and treatment response as to readiness for or need for plan of care changes.

7)Directly supervises Physical Therapy Extenders in administering treatment to patients.

Responsible for timely, thorough and complete patient documentation.
All documentation will be clearly signed, dated and co-signed by the physical therapist

Documentation of treatments performed will be clear, concise, and accurate with minimal spelling or grammatical errors. Documentation will be well-organized in the electronic medical record.

All communications regarding patient care, contacts with physician offices, rehab nurses, family, etc. are documented

Encounter forms will be complete, accurate and submitted same day.

Documents upgrades to treatment programs or when treatment is appropriately deferred along with reasons why deferred

Documents home instructions or exercises issued to patients or when reviewed instructions.

Charges for patient treatment are done accurately and within 24 hours of the patient visit. Complies with and meets documentation standards for the department and as needed for reimbursement

Participates in ongoing education activities and is pro-active in skills/knowledge development.
Keeps abreast of current practices via literature, networking with internal/external customers

Participates in departmental initiatives to achieve Clinic and department goals

Participates in departmental educational initiatives and applies skills and knowledge to support basic patient evaluation and/or treatment skills.

Meets all continuing education requirements needed to maintain licensure

Responsible for maintaining productive daily operations and compliance with standards of care and reimbursement procedures
Responsible for maintaining the following productivity metrics:
• 4.6 weighted procedures per hour
• Cancellation/No Show rate less than or equal to 10%
• 3.4 weighted procedures per visit
• 12-14 patients seen in an 8 hour day

Monitors openings and/or cancellations in their daily schedule and takes action to effectively fill the openings with patients

Utilizes ancillary staff efficiently and ethically based on practice act and payer provider rules

Licensure:
Physical Therapist Assistant

Education/Experience Required:
- Associate's degree for Physical Therapist Assistants from an accredited program.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:
- Basic typing skills and PC experience. - Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing with patients, family and associates. - Professional knowledge to administer appropriate treatment safely.
Illinois Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant BLS CPR certification

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Ability to travel between sites and maybe work evening. Physical ability to lift, transfer, position, and exercise patients. May have excessive noise, poor temp control. Ability to make sound judgments to downgrade or upgrade treatment programs based on patient status. Use of EMR requires repetitive use of keyboard and mouse. Possible exposure to chemicals or blood-borne pathogens.
This requirement supersedes any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over 35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift, patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least one other associate, when available. Unique patient lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

This job description indicates the general nature and level of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be required to perform other related duties.

Our Commitment to You:

Advocate Health offers a comprehensive suite of Total Rewards: benefits and well-being programs, competitive compensation, generous retirement offerings, programs that invest in your career development and so much more – so you can live fully at and away from work, including:

Compensation

• Base compensation listed within the listed pay range based on factors such as qualifications, skills, relevant experience, and/or training
• Premium pay such as shift, on call, and more based on a teammate's job
• Incentive pay for select positions
• Opportunity for annual increases based on performance

Benefits and more

• Paid Time Off programs
• Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
• Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
• Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
• Educational Assistance Program

About Advocate Health 

Advocate Health is the third-largest nonprofit, integrated health system in the United States, created from the combination of Advocate Aurora Health and Atrium Health. Providing care under the names Advocate Health Care in Illinois; Atrium Health in the Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama; and Aurora Health Care in Wisconsin, Advocate Health is a national leader in clinical innovation, health outcomes, consumer experience and value-based care. Headquartered in Charlotte, North Carolina, Advocate Health services nearly 6 million patients and is engaged in hundreds of clinical trials and research studies, with Wake Forest University School of Medicine serving as the academic core of the enterprise. It is nationally recognized for its expertise in cardiology, neurosciences, oncology, pediatrics and rehabilitation, as well as organ transplants, burn treatments and specialized musculoskeletal programs. Advocate Health employs 155,000 teammates across 69 hospitals and over 1,000 care locations, and offers one of the nation's largest graduate medical education programs with over 2,000 residents and fellows across more than 200 programs. Committed to providing equitable care for all, Advocate Health provides more than $6 billion in annual community benefits.

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