Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant PRN – Advent Health

Schedule: PRN

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Location: 9100 W 74TH ST, SHAWNEE MISSION, Kansas 66204

Job Description:

• Practices principles of employee and patient safety during daily job activities.
• Supports consumer marketing and public awareness through participation in community events, educational lectures, and other extensions of clinical expertise to the community.
• Implements individualized treatment plans based on physical therapy evaluations and through consideration of practice standards, recommended techniques, insurance guidelines, and patient needs.
• Modifies treatment plans as necessary based on ongoing assessments in consultation with physical therapist.
• Collects patient data and communicates with the physical therapists regarding discharge recommendations when maximum benefit has been achieved.
• Documents patient care accurately, completely, and timely using measurable and objective terminology, following standards of practice, insurance guidelines, and department/hospital policies.
• Charges patients accurately and timely according to CPT code format, price file, and insurance guidelines.
• Oversees the care provided by rehabilitation aides according to established regulations and practice standards, and may involve coordinating activities of rehabilitation aides, students, and other support personnel.
• Evaluates and interprets patient data relative to age-appropriate behavior, motor skills, and physiological norms, modifying approaches and communication skills accordingly.
• Identifies the need for patient and caregiver education, utilizing opportunities for teaching and documenting understanding as appropriate.
• Participates in practice changes resulting from performance improvement activities and supports departmental quality standards and initiatives.
• Maintains clinical competencies through professional development, best practices, and serving as a clinical instructor.
• Maintains productivity standards as defined by the department and adjusts work hours to meet the needs of the patients as required.
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualification Requirements:

• Associate (Required)
• Basic Life Support – CPR Cert (BLS) – RQI Resuscitation Quality Improvement
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) – EV Accredited Issuing Body
• Physical Therapy Assistant – TEMP (PTA‑TEMP) – EV Accredited Issuing Body

Pay Range: $21.82 - $40.59 per hour

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement: This facility is an equal opportunity employer and complies with federal, state and local anti-discrimination laws, regulations and ordinances.