Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY

Restores function, alleviates pain, and prevents disability administering medically prescribed Physical Therapy. Treatments must be performed under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• METTS THE PATIENT’S GOALS AND NEEDS, AND PROVIDES QUALITY CARE
• Implementing treatments according to goals established by a Physical Therapist and according to physician prescription.
• Collaborating with the Physical Therapist in determining the need for assistive devices and other DME needs.
• ADMINISTERS PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS
• Administering therapeutic modalities according to their indications and contra-indications.
• Performing therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education and relaxation, and functional activities training patients in the use of assistive devices, orthotics and prosthesis.
• MONITORS PATIENT’S RESPONSE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS
• Documenting patient’s progress.
• Recommending modifications in their treatment plan, use of devices, or alterations in the patient’s D/C plan.
• CONTRIBUTES TO DISCHARGE PLANNING
• Instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs and home instructions.
• Provides training and education to families and caregivers in functional skills the patient will need.
• Assist with discharge, consulting with physicians, nurses, care management, and other health care workers.
• Contributing to patient care conferences and team conferences.
• DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES
• Charting in patient and department records according to established guidelines.
• Charges patients appropriately for services rendered.
• RESPECTS PATIENTS
• Recognizing their rights.
• Providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support.
• Maintaining confidentiality.
• MANTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT
• Complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Calling for assistance from support personnel.
• Keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.
• PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKER, AND PATIENTS
• Interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Adhering to infection-control policies and protocols, and equipment cleaning and storage procedures.
• ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT
• Completing preventative maintenance requirements, following manufacturer’s instructions.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Calling for repairs.
• MANTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE
• Attending educational workshops.
• Reviewing publications.
• Establishing personal networks.
• Attending required annual in-services.
• Attending at least 80% of staff meetings.
• Documenting education on associate education record.
• Identifying learning needs and seeking improvement.
• MANTAINS SUPPLY INVENTORY
• Checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Anticipating needed supplies.
• Placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Verifying receipt of supplies.
• Using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.
• CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT
• Accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintaining department productivity standards.
• Carrying over goals.
• Contributes to PI process.
• Coinciding with student program.
• Supervising students.
• Training of new staff.
• Weekend scheduling.
• PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM
• Volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events.
• Acting as a preceptor for new associates or students.
• Communicating performance outcomes and results.
• Responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• Education:
• Associate's Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Work Experience:
• Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses / Certifications:
• Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• Basic Life Support / CPR, as a healthcare provider, per the American Heart Association required.