Physical Therapy Assistant - Roper Hospital

Overview

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Shift: 8:00am-4:30pm

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient s progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

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Neurological patient care experience is strongly preferred, specifically experience working with brain and spinal cord injury patients.

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X Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

X Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient s status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient s requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

X Neonates (0-4 weeks)

X Infant (1-12 months)

X Pediatrics (1-12 years)

X Adolescents (13-17 years)

X Adults (18-64 years)

X Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Not applicable to this position

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• X Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
• X Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
• X General office environment.
• X May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
• X May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
• X May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
• X May be required to use physical restraints.
• X May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
• X May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
• X May have periods of constant interruptions.
• X Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
• X Prolonged periods of working alone may be possible
• Not applicable to this position

Other
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Not applicable to this position

Notable infection control
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Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.

Physical Requirements Physical Demands

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.)

Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)

Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)

Stoop, Kneel

Crawling

Climbing

Balance

Bending

Work Position

Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%

Sitting

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