Full-Time Physical Therapist Assistant at Meadowlark Hills
About the role
The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides services under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist, and in accordance with state practice guidelines, including assisting with patient assessment; treating patients, delivering home programs, patient and family instruction, participating in family and team conferences, conducting equipment inventory, maintenance and orders. PTA is responsible for documenting services according to the departmental and facility standards. This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients, represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff, and adheres to all state regulations regarding Physical Therapy.
Responsibilities
- Provides therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care
- Documents treatment provided including reasons for skilled intervention, observation, recording and reporting patient status and response to treatment
- Participates in the maintenance of therapy records
- Maintains appropriate patient schedules, as per established guidelines
- Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records, as it relates to reimbursement guidelines, accuracy of billing information, and facility requirements
- Participates in patient, family, and facility meetings, as appropriate
- Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety
- Captures new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
- Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff
- Performs patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; must be capable of easily lifting 50 pounds of dead weight alone
- Able to walk, bend, stand, and reach consistently during a work day/shift
Qualifications
- Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- Valid Physical Therapist Assistant License to practice in appropriate state(s)
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Effective leadership and customer relations skills
- Ability to exercise mature judgment with initiative in analyzing and solving problems
Success Factors/Job Competencies
- Results Orientation
- Social Sensitivity
- Quality Outcomes
- Safe Working Environment
- Attendance and Punctuality
Physical Demands and Work Environment
- While performing the duties of this job, the employee is consistently required to walk, stand, sit, lift equipment, reach with hands and arms, stoop, talk, and hear.
- Employee must consistently lift and reposition patients.
- Work Environment: While performing the duties of this job, the employee shares work space with other employees; therefore, the environment can become crowded and noisy.
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