Physical Therapist Assistant HOT JOB

About the role

This position is based in the Hospital Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) treatments. Physical therapy is a core service provided by this healthcare organization.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy treatments from physical therapist plan of care plan with focus on PT goals and implements treatment of PTA services to patients.
• Reviews clinical records and case histories.
• Attends care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient's status and individual needs with-in the health care team concept.
• Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.
• Documents patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital policies.
• Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral. Both In-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned.
• Directs the work of support staff, students or interns.
• Facilitates a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families.
• Develops, implements and conducts patient education and therapy programs based on patient and/or family needs.
• Provides patients and families home exercise programs to achieve the fullest rehabilitative potential.
• Advises patients and family members in methods that facilitate a capacity for self-care and independence, facilitating movement towards a healthcare partnership between providers, the patients, and their families.
• Home programs are clear and concise, and the provider ensures that these instructions are understood by asking for feedback and demonstration of programs by patient or caregivers.
• Facilitates administrative matters, clinic operations, and specialty/research areas as appropriate.
• Utilizes the hospital computer system to obtain patient information, as well as keeps abreast of hospital directives, and in general participates in the timely and efficient flow of information.
• Provides summary of results, statistics and metrics as required by management.
• Aids in the acquisition and fit of durable medical equipment/devices based on needs of patient.
• Maintains supply stocks and clinical equipment at acceptable levels.
• Remain current in specific billing procedures/mechanisms (Medicare, Medicaid, and third-party payers) to aid in reimbursement of services, dispensable supplies, including plan of care concurrence with referring providers.
• Maintains cleanliness of clinical space.
• Therapy services may be performed outside of Mt. Edgecumbe Hospital in conjunction with other SEARHC Community Health Services programs and the community at large and may take place in locations including Mt. Edgecumbe High School Student Health Clinic, SEARHC Clinics, community senior centers, Pioneer Home, health/job fairs, patients’ home and/or workplace, as well as other collaborative efforts between MEH-Rehab Department and the community.
• This may include participation with project or health promotion teams.
• Video conferencing may be used for patient encounters, training, and administrative duties with off site locations.
• Home assessments for evaluation of patient’s living arrangements, use of durable medical equipment and implementation of therapy plan in the home living environment.
• Occasional multi-day travel to remote locations by boat or plane which may be in inclimate or harsh weather.
• Edicates staff on PT issues and educates patient/family with therapeutic exercises, activities, and equipment.
• Assists in committee and management duties within and representing the Rehabilitation Services Department as requested.
• Provide therapy consultation, presentations, and in-service to medical staff, consultants, and other interdisciplinary health care personnel and patient populations regarding therapy services as assigned.
• To keep current with knowledge of therapy procedures/techniques and improve clinical service staff will participate as a learner or teacher in clinical education, in-service, etc. Continuing educational funds will be allocated for the benefit of the department.
• Adheres to the regulatory and practice standards of PTA set by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).
• Follows all SEARHC confidentiality and quality assurance standards; participates in SEARHC SQM functions, utilizes SQM principles in all aspects of the job.
• Demonstrates sensitivity to cross cultural issues.
• Performs other duties or activities as assigned.

Qualifications

• Entry-level qualifying Physical Therapy Assistant associate degree from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Clinical Competency required within 3 months of hire and subsequently every three years.
• High Risk Competency required within 3 months of hire and subsequently every three years.

Skills

• Knowledge of anatomy, musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics, and mental cognition to ensure effective adherence to physical therapist treatment plan of care.
• Knowledge in various treatment planning, and treatments for patients presenting various diagnosis with functional deficits among the general population.
• Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to physical therapy including billing mechanisms (Medicaid, Medicare, and third-party payers).

Benefits

SEARHC offers generous benefits, including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health insurance, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability, and more.

Pay

$29.82 - $41.60 per hour

Schedule

Hours vary based on departmental needs.