Physical Therapy Assistant | PRN

2 days ago

Rio Hondo, Texas, United States Medina Healthcare System Full time
Job Details Job Location: Medina Regional Hospital 3100 Ave E - Hondo, TX 78861 Position Type: PRN Travel Percentage: None Job Shift: Days

POSITION PURPOSE:

Provides rehabilitation care services in accordance with the policies of MHS and directives of the medical staff. Possess the ability to comprehend and follow  written or verbal instruction or directions. Adheres to MHS Standard Precaution policy and procedure. Performs other duties as requested by supervisor. Work

with supervisors, other department managers and medical staff in order to provide the best patient care possible.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:

  • Administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under direction of and as assistant to Physical Therapist.
  • Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, and heat, light, sound, water, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, ultraviolet, infrared, and hot and cold packs.
  • Administers traction to relieve neck and back pain.
  • Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities such as perambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily living activities.
  • Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
  • Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
  • Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs.
  • Gives orientation to new Physical Therapist Assistants; directs and gives instructions to Physical Therapy Aides.
  • Performs clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, and filling out forms.
  • Measures patient's range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist Physical Therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
  • Monitors treatments administered by Physical Therapy Aides.
  • Assists in collecting data for PI program.
  • Keeps treatment areas clean and in order.
  • Maintains positive and effective relationships with other departments and the Medical Staff.
  • Maintains open communication and problem solving atmosphere with other departments to achieve quality patient care.
  • Any other job duty as allowed by licensure.
  • Attends in-service training at the request of their Director, including hospital orientation and Annual Skills Fair.
  • Will be preceptor to new hires as requested.
  • Complete other duties as assigned.
Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS & EDUCATION:

  • Associate's Degree or equivalent from two-year college or technical school.
  • Current license from the Texas Executive Council of Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy Examiners.
  • BLS required within 30 days of hire.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

  • Must be able to move intermittently throughout the workday.
  • Must be able to lift over 50 pounds.
  • Must be able to sit for extended periods of time.
  • Must be able to bend, squat, push, stoop, and pull as needed especially in fulfilling job responsibilities.

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