PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST-OP PHYS THERAPY

Responsibilities

• Documents assessments and interventions accurately and timely.
• Educates patients and families.
• Follows the treatment plan designed by the Physical Therapist.
• Participates in multi-disciplinary meetings and case reviews.

Qualifications

• Knowledgeable in the principles of growth over life span.
• Demonstrates proficiency in oral and written communication.
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrates flexibility to meet unanticipated demands and priorities.
• Possess skills to work with patients of all ages from infants to geriatric.
• Ability to work safely at all times adhering to the safety policies and procedures, as well as the national patient safety goals.
• Ability to perform all duties in a courteous and kind manner, placing the patients and families first.
• Ability to assist other members of the healthcare team in order to achieve desired outcomes.

Education

• Graduation from a recognized college or university as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
• High School Diploma/GED Equivalent Required.
• Healthcare/Medical - Physical Therapy Required.
• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Certified Cardiac Pulmonary Resuscitation.

Standards of Behavior

• Maintains the Standards of Behavior as outlined in Personnel Policy and Procedure #1, Employee Relations Code.

Confidentiality/HIPAA/Corporate Compliance

• Demonstrates knowledge of procedures for protecting and maintaining security, confidentiality and integrity of employee, patient, family, organizational and other medical information.
• Supports the commitment of Methodist Hospitals in adhering to federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing ethical business practices for healthcare providers.