Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Benefits

• 401(k)
• Competitive salary
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Profit sharing
• Vision insurance

OPTI is a busy outpatient orthopedic clinic located in North Idaho serving three locations, Coeur d'Alene, Post Falls, and Hayden. We are looking for a motivated orthopedic Licensed Physical therapist Assistant to join our team. You have the opportunity to work closely with orthopedic surgeons and have direct access to our same day orthopedic urgent care. We treat a highly motivated patient population ranging from high school, collegiate, and professional athletes to those in the community wanting to restore their normal way of life.

This licensed, professional position is responsible for following the primary physical therapists plan of care for patients in accordance with established clinical policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality care. As a member of the patient’s health care team, the Physical Therapist Assistant assumes responsibility for communication of patient related issues with appropriate team members and/or other clinic staff. Physical Therapist Assistant contributes to the growth of the clinic through various relationship-building efforts by providing excellent service to all customers.

• Must have an appropriate current state license to practice as a Physical Therapist assistant and maintain current CPR certification.
• Demonstrates competency in providing quality physical therapy services to a wide variety of patients including intervention, education, treatment, related documentation and communication.
• Demonstrates competency with identification of medical, social, and emotional factors influencing patient’s status and appropriately and promptly communicates with primary physical therapist about any unexpected changes in progress.
• Documents all treatment and coordination of care contacts via appropriate facility policies. Completes documentation (including daily notes and status reports to referral sources) accurately and timely (per clinic policies) and reflects good clinical practice as well as appropriate billing and reimbursement requirements.
• Demonstrates an ability to treat a wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in current therapy treatments, goals and contraindications for treatment. Seeks consultation, mentorship and/or continuing education when appropriate and to build skills.
• Provides education and counseling to patient/family regarding treatments and goals, potential safety risks and/or other issues within scope of practice. Teaches home exercise programs and compensatory techniques or skills for reaching individually stated therapy goals. Adheres to company policy relative to development of home exercise programs.
• Responds to urgent client needs by prioritizing and triaging treatments. Communicates schedule and work plan to Front Office Coordinator, Clinic Director and other team members as appropriate. Must be able to meet clinic productivity standards.
• Responsible for completing continuing education coursework dictated by OPTI and state licensing requirements.
• Attends required team meetings and participates in clinic program planning and policy discussions as appropriate.
• Must contribute to the growth and revenue generation of the clinic through marketing and other relationship building efforts (e.g. referral generation, community events, etc).
• Complies with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and requirements, as well as, facility/agency specific policies and procedures.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient demographic, medical, company and other information. Ensures proper handling, retention and disposal of confidential documents and adheres to all HIPAA rules and regulations.
• Complies with company standards in patient outcomes reporting and maintains an acceptable level of (clinical and patient satisfaction) outcomes performance.
• Adheres to all policies and procedures including regulatory requirements with regard to infection control, practicing universal precautions, sanitation, and safety and disaster preparedness.
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