Job Description
POSITION SUMMARY:
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.
JOB-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:
•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.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:
EDUCATION:
•Graduate from an American Physical Therapy Association accredited school of Physical Therapist Assistants.
EXPERIENCE:
•Prefer six months of experience working in a hospital/rehabilitation setting.
•Pediatric experience preferred
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.) Nexus Health Systems
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