Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is looking to hire a Physical Therapist or Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team of enthusiastic talented therapists! We work in a new hospital addition, with modern equipment and have assistance with ongoing education to keep you cutting edge in practice. New graduates or soon to be graduates welcome and encouraged to apply. Hawarden is centrally located between Sioux Falls and Sioux City and provides a great community for families.

Hawarden Regional Healthcare is committed to providing a challenging, creative and positive work environment with a competitive salary and benefits package. Hawarden Regional Healthcare is an equal opportunity employer.

Under direct supervision, performs a variety of physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to the mission, values and Standards of Excellence and the philosophy and mission of Hawarden Regional Healthcare in all aspects of job performance.

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide service/care appropriate to the age of the patients served, in accordance with Hawarden Regional Healthcare standards. Maintains a working knowledge of applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, the Compliance Accountability Program, Code of Ethics, and HRH policies and procedures, including all provisions of the Health Insurance Portability Act of 1996 (HIPAA).

In order to ensure adherence in a manner that reflects honest, ethical and professional behavior by implementing the organizational vision, values, and mission.

Performs and interprets the results of selected measurement procedures (e.g., tests for joint range of motion and gross strength of muscle groups and measurement of length and girth of body parts) in consultation with the evaluating PT.

Reviews the patient's EHR and obtains current information (prior to each treatment session when needed) and recognizes information that may require alteration of physical therapy treatment for less frequently referred diagnoses. Incorporates new information into the treatment session. Participates in co-treat & G-code requirements with Staff PT according to therapy policy and procedures.

Modifies or adjusts treatment within the limits of the plan of care based on the patient's reactions. Informs evaluating therapist immediately when unexpected responses to treatment occur. Seeks guidance when necessary. Assists Staff PT in interpreting subjective and objective information, and provides suggestions for treatment when requested.

Recognizes abnormal physiological changes and reports them to the evaluating therapist and other appropriate personnel. Seeks guidance for questionable situations from evaluating PT, documents appropriately and initiates immediate intervention.

Instructs patient, nursing staff, and family regarding patient's participation in PT programs and involves patient and family as appropriate in treatment and discharge planning. Participates in individual patient care conferences, team conferences, clinics, and rounds, giving input into the patient's plan of care.

Makes recommendations for discharge, assesses community resources available to the patient, and educates the family and patient regarding these resources. Recommends equipment that may help meet the patient's needs. Assists in obtaining the most appropriate and cost-effective materials for the patient.

Uses appropriate modalities that include but are not limited to heat, cold, light, water, sound, and electricity and uses therapeutic exercise as well as exercise equipment.

Independently organizes a schedule to reflect patient care priorities and overall department needs and responsibilities and carries a caseload that reflects the unit's productive standards.

Is responsible for legible, accurate written or electronic documentation that includes but is not limited to progress notes, home program instructions, statistical reporting, charge forms, and interagency forms.

Is responsible to check that equipment is in working condition and meets departmental standards prior to patient treatment. Reports defective equipment to supervisor promptly, and initiates repair when requested.

Participates in orienting, teaching, guiding and providing feedback in evaluating the performance of volunteers, students, and physical therapy technicians.

Recognizes and communicates…