Physical Therapy Assistant; PTA), PRN

PRN (As Needed)
Varied weekday and weekend shifts
Will float between Home Health, Outpatient & Rehab

JOB SUMMARY

Responsible for evaluation and development of treatment plans to restore, maintain or prevent the decline of disabilities, injuries and diseases in accordance with the orders of the referring physician. Supportive of the Village’s mission, values, and service/hospitality (PRIDE) expectations. Completes training as required by policy.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the Registered Physical Therapist and ordered by the patient’s physician.
• Demonstrates a working knowledge of the principles, methods and equipment related to physical therapy.
• Must be aware of and practice good safety skills during treatments which include a working knowledge of contraindications to physical therapy modalities.
• Modifies treatments in conjunction with Registered Physical Therapist as necessary to achieve desired outcome.
• Documents treatment progress for each patient in compliance with polices and regulations.
• Informs Registered Physical Therapist supervising patient’s plan of care of significant changes in a patient’s performance/condition.
• Communicates between patients and responsible parties concerning the treatment program.
• Teaches patient and families regarding therapy plan of care.
• Maintains documentation for each patient in compliance with policies and regulations.
• Participates in case conferences as pertains to patient goals and care delivered.
• Participates in facility in-service training programs.
• Adheres to all safety regulations and requirements.
• Handles stress well and gets along with others within the workplace and with customers outside the department.
• Maintains acceptable standards of workplace conduct.

The responsibilities described above represent the primary responsibilities of the job. Other responsibilities may be assigned by the supervisor as warranted by business needs. The incumbent is expected to perform all assigned responsibilities.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS

Education:

• Must be a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.

Licenses/Certifications:

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant in MO required.

Knowledge and Skills (required unless otherwise noted):

• Basic level knowledge of Microsoft operating system and Microsoft Word, Excel and Outlook.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks and responsibilities at the same time.
• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.
• Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public
• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and deal with a variety of abstract and concrete variables.

Experience:

• Prior experience as Physical Therapy Assistant preferred.

SPECIAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• The associate is subject to inside environmental conditions which provide protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes.
• The associate is exposed to infectious diseases.
• The associate is required to function around individuals with challenged mental capacities.
• Required to drive from one location to another if necessary for services provided.
• Depending on services offered in the department, this position may have “on-call” responsibilities.
• All…