Physical Therapy Assistant - Full-Time

Description

Under the Registered Physical Therapist (PT) supervision, the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) treats patients according to a treatment plan approved by the attending physician and PT.

• Demonstrates knowledge of individual residents’ histories, current progress, and personal issues or difficulties.
• Ensures that any changes in patient condition are unusual circumstances are reported to the supervising PT, nurse, and/or the Director of Rehabilitation.
• Practices correct isolation techniques to maintain a safe environment and to control the spread of infection.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy equipment utilized in different procedures, i.e., electrical stimulation, ultrasound, rehab equipment, etc.
• Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment in order to prolong working life.
• Ensures that the scope of duties and services provided are consistent and within the guidelines of the Physical Therapy Assistant licensing and practice act.
• Demonstrates the ability to apply physical therapy procedures as scheduled by supervising PT.
• Provides age and diagnosis of appropriate therapeutic interventions.
• Provides patient and family education on tasks and resources to assist with continued functional independence and safety.
• Provides quality patient care to guarantee positive patient and family satisfaction.
• Communicates with the physical therapist, physicians, and other treatment team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
• Participates as necessary in the patient care conferences, rehabilitation meetings, and other meetings as assigned.
• Records clinical documentation according to accepted regulatory, corporate, in professional guidelines.
• Contributes to the delivery of cost-effective care.
• Utilizes resources appropriately and uses/maintains equipment in order to prolong working life.
• Participates in discharge planning as requested.
• Secures necessary durable medical equipment and adaptive equipment as needed for residents.
• Communicates with supervisors regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems, and successes.
• Acts as a clinical preceptor for affiliated Physical Therapy Assistant schools.
• Documents and charges daily therapeutic units timely and accurately.
• Supervises Rehab Technician in direct patient care and patient-related activities.
• Adheres to department productivity standards.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

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Job Requirements

Experience

• Prefer six months of experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation setting.
• Pediatric experience preferred

Education Required

• Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited school of Physical Therapist Assistants.

Additional Information

LICENSURE/CERTIFICATION:

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Texas.
• Must be certified in AHA BLS
• Attend behavioral management and de-escalation techniques training as required by the facility.
• Certification in behavior management or related (SAMA, ABA, PIP, etc.)