Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Purpose : Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients with disabilities, injuries and diseases to facilitate maximal mobility / recovery. The PTA will be responsible for implementing selected components of patient / client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient / client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient / client safety and comfort. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners' standards.

Essential Functions Include But Not Limited To :

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills / training to this department.
• Review the supervising therapist's evaluation of referred patients. Review patient medical records, interviews and other assessments of patient. Develop and review individualized plan of care based on findings with supervising therapist.
• Implement plan of care. Demonstrate competency in methods and modalities employed in assisting patient in reaching treatment goals. Demonstrate patient and / or family education activities as a component of treatment.
• Perform accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment. Complete all daily notations and charges, progress notes, and discharge summaries within department parameters. Document patient education activities in accordance with department requirements. Complete relevant portions of interdisciplinary patient care documents in accordance with department requirements.
• Identify patient's strengths and successes as well as barriers to be overcome. Coordinate treatment program with applicable members of the department and other services to enhance and maximize the patient's outcomes. Modify treatment plan as appropriate and document revisions.
• Maintains client and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in the Quality Management (Quality Improvement) program and completes all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current.
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

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