PTA, Healthcare, Physical Therapy

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The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides direct rehab care to patients upon completion of the evaluation and plan of care following all regulatory and clinical practices requirements.

Every effort has been made to identify the essential functions of this position. However, it 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 an essential function of the position.

• Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice as well as state standards.
• Provide rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist; evaluate mobility, strength and current level of patient function while setting goals to improve in these areas that are scaled to patient abilities and realistically obtainable.
• Work closely with patients, family members and other care team members to adequately plan for patient needs, including short term and long term goals.
• Administer various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan, including but not limited to manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, use of supportive and assistive devices, etc., under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
• Assess patient's progress and communicate with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
• Report effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.
• Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
• Effectively communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers and treatment plans.
• Provide input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
• Participate in required meetings including but not limited to patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
• Chart appropriately and daily, including therapy notes, treatment times and labor hours.
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such actions.
• Must utilize good body mechanics at all times.
• Must possess the ability to make safe, independent decisions when circumstances arise.
• Must be knowledgeable of physical therapy policies and procedures as well as the laws and regulations.
• Understands and complies with company policies.
• Must be able to assist in the evacuation of patients.
• Must demonstrate dependability and regular attendance.
• Must have excellent customer service, clinical skill, communication and a positive attitude.
• Be able to lift a minimum of 35 pounds, safely transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling.
• Must be able to work effectively and productively.

• Maintain an excellent working relationship within the Therapy team and cross-functionally.
• Report occupational exposures to blood, body fluids, infectious materials, and hazardous chemicals in accordance with the facility's policies and procedures governing accidents and incidents.
• Create and maintain an atmosphere of warmth, personal interest and positive emphasis, as well as a calm environment throughout the facility.

• Attend and participate in continuing educational programs designed to keep you abreast of changes in your profession, and to maintain any applicable licenses.
• Attend meetings and in-services as required.
• Complete assigned Relias training timely.

• Recommend to the DOR equipment and supply needs for the department.
• Make periodic rounds to check equipment and to assure that necessary equipment is available and working properly.
• Clean equipment.
• Check supply rooms to assure that needed supplies are on hand.
• Ensure that all therapy equipment is operating in a safe manner.
• Ensure that therapy supplies are used in an efficient manner to avoid waste.
• Ensure that appropriate cleaning supplies are on hand to perform necessary clean‑up.

• Assist in the development of preliminary and comprehensive assessments of the therapy needs of each patient.
• Develop and maintain a good rapport with all services involved with the care plan to ensure that a team effort is achieved in developing a comprehensive plan of care.

• Maintain the confidentiality of all resident care information.
• Know and practice the Center's policy on patient/resident rights.

• Be sure that appropriate protective clothing/devices are on hand and used for handling…