Physical Therapist Assistant
6 months ago
$2000 Sign-On Bonus
The primary responsibility of the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is to provide direct physical therapy interventions as planned, delegated, and supervised by the Physical Therapist. The person in this role will also record treatments given and note progress in medical records. In this role, you are entrusted to ensure that the highest degree of quality care can be provided to our villagers at all times.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Villager Care: 65% time
- Provide physical therapy individualized treatment plans and needed updates to increase client's independence and functioning under the supervision of a Licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with physician's orders
- Demonstrate competent technical skills according to current standards of practice
- Communicate changes in villager's condition
- Participate in discharge and community mobility planning
- Prescribe necessary durable medical equipment to facilitate independence
- Provide accurate and timely billing records and supporting clinical documentation
- Respond to family requests and concerns timely
- Assure villager abuse or neglect does not occur
- Observe confidentiality and safeguards for all patient information
Training/Education: 20% time
- Coordinate and provide training with Restorative Nursing and other Care staff
- Provide education and training to patient, caregiver, and community partners
- Assist with training and education of Bluestem Village employees and professional partners
- Ensure compliance with all community mandatory education, training and competence programs
- Participation in PTA student development and educational programs
- Participate in collaborative care conferences
Department Duties: 15% time
- Perform screening rounds as directed by Director of Rehabilitation to assess for client needs and environmental safety
- Provide recommendations to Director of Rehab and other team members opportunities for business improvement, safety concerns or other updates
- Assists in maintaining cleanliness and tour readiness of the therapy department
- Performs other duties as assigned
TALENT:
Executing
Ability to prioritize and multi-task priorities
Detail oriented and follow through
Takes responsibility and ownership
Effective and efficient time management skills
Creates efficiency and effectiveness in process
Relationship Building
Customer service oriented
Works well with people, including staff, villagers and families
Ability to foster teamwork
Has a patient demeanor
Influencing
Communicate clearly and effectively
Strategic Thinking
Ability to solve problems effectively
SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE:
Knowledge: Current Colorado physical therapy practices and procedures including laws, regulations and guidelines that pertain to nursing care facilities
Skills: Providing appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
Education: Must be a graduate of an accredited 2-year college level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association
Experience: Experience in appropriate care in post-acute or long-term care environment (preferred)
License: Current, unencumbered, active Colorado Physical Therapy Assistant License (required)
Certifications: CPR (as requested)
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Frequent squatting, twisting and reaching
- Frequent walking and standing
- Occasional villager handling, transferring and lifting from floor, over 100#
- Occasional crawling, climbing and sitting
- Frequent repetitive pushing, pulling and grasping up to 50#
OTHER:
- Must maintain a valid, unrestricted Colorado driver's license
- All of your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines
It must be understood that this job description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties you will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
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