Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy

Summary

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff Physical Therapist. Assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease, or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.

Responsibilities

- Demonstrates knowledge and skills necessary to provide services based on the physical, psychosocial, educational, safety, and other related criteria appropriate population in his/her assigned area. - Maintains required core competencies. - Complies with set Policies and Procedures (i.e. name tag, dress code, parking, smoking, etc.). - Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the Physical Therapist. Adheres to standards of physical therapy practice as outlined by the American Physical Therapy Association and the New Mexico Physical Therapy Board. - Correctly interprets and implements the plan of care as outlined by the physical therapist and seeks understanding and clarification in cases where needed. - Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care. - Demonstrates the required knowledge and ability to deliver the various modalities of physical therapy in a safe and efficacious manner. - Observes and assesses treatment effect, accurately communicates and discusses observations with the Physical Therapist and other members of the multidisciplinary team responsible for the care of the patient. - Assesses patient's pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation—makes appropriate clinician contact for intervention, if indicated. - Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment and manner that is most favorable for patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors. - Assists with the formulation and implementation of a teaching/education plan based upon identified learning needs of the patient and family and assesses effectiveness of learning on an ongoing basis. - Completes all documentation thoroughly and related charges accurately the same day treatment is rendered. - Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and their families. - Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, hospital staff and members of the department. - Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety. - Uses clinical resources in a judicious manner so as to minimize costs to the patient and the organization. - Coordinates and assists with direction patient care to ensure patient's needs are met and hospital policy is followed. - Actively plans for the patient's discharge from the day of admission through the entire length of stay demonstrated in patient documentation and participation in meetings or discussions with other care providers. - Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department. - Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations. - Utilizes time in a productive manner that emphasizes patient care and by-products related to delivering that care. Regularly meets or exceeds productivity standards.

Requirements

- Required Education: Associate degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association. - Required New Mexico Licensure: Must have current New Mexico licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant. - Required Certification(s): Current American Heart — HeartSaver or Basic Life Support (BLS) card. - Nonviolent Crisis Intervention (CPI) - Ability to read and communicate effectively in English—additional languages preferred. - Strong written and verbal skills. - Basic computer knowledge. Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology. Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same. - Performs related responsibilities as assigned.

Work Schedule

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type

Full Time