Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)

Job Purpose

Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients with disabilities, injuries and diseases to facilitate maximal mobility/recovery.

About the Role

The PTA will be responsible for implementing selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtaining data related to the interventions provided, and making 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

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department.
• Reviews the supervising therapist's evaluation of referred patients.
• Reviews patient medical records, interviews and other assessments of patient.
• Develops and reviews individualized plan of care based on findings with supervising therapist.
• Implements plan of care.
• Demonstrates competency in methods and modalities employed in assisting patient in reaching treatment goals.
• Demonstrates patient and/or family education activities as a component of treatment.
• Performs accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment.
• Completes all daily notations and charges, progress notes, and discharge summaries within department parameters.
• Documents patient education activities in accordance with department requirements.
• Completes relevant portions of interdisciplinary patient care documents in accordance with department requirements.
• Identifies patient's strengths and successes as well as barriers to be overcome.
• Collaborates with applicable members of the department and other services to enhance and maximize the patient's outcomes.
• Modifies treatment plan as appropriate and documents 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.
• Safeguards all safety and infection control practices.
• Able to think quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Behaviorial Standards

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serves as a role model within the company.
• Exhibits positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions.
• Exhibits a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Handles difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Holds self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Acts as a preceptor as requested.
• Ensures excellent work attendance and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adheres to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior.
• Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.

Education/Qualifications

• Associates degree or higher from an accredited therapy program.
• Current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA).
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).

Experience

Two (2) years’ experience preferred.

Physical Requirements

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
• Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
• This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties.
• Must be able to lift patients to and from bed or other surface as needed.
• Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently.
• Must be able to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move patients and/or objects.
• Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures.