Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Physical Therapy - FT Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides outpatient physical therapy services after a Physical Therapist completes the patient evaluation and plan of care. The role delivers treatment within the established plan, assesses patient responses, plans and implements next steps within the plan of care, educates patients, and communicates effectively to support progress toward functional goals. The assistant compiles patient information and confers with Physical Therapy staff and others to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment, while providing direct patient care within the scope of practice. The position emphasizes evidence-based or best-practice care, clear and timely documentation, integrity in billing and insurance compliance, appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides, and adherence to hospital and departmental policies, safety, quality improvement, environmental, and infection control standards. The assistant maintains respectful working relationships with patients, caregivers, health professionals, and ancillary staff, supports front office procedures, and contributes to professional development and departmental education.

Requirements

Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure.
Computer literacy skills.
Ability to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach frequently.
Physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Ability to see, hear, and speak, with or without assistive devices.
Ability to lift 50 pounds occasionally during patient mobility and 25 pounds or less frequently, using proper body mechanics.
Ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or by telephone.
Proficiency in executive function skills, including planning, organization, focusing attention, flexible thinking and problem solving, memory, self-monitoring, and managing multiple tasks.

Nice To Haves

Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services according to the treatment plan established after the Physical Therapist's evaluation.
Assess patient responses to treatment and plan and implement next steps within the overall plan of care.
Educate patients and communicate effectively to support progress toward functional goals.
Compile data and confer with Physical Therapy staff and others to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice.
Use evidence-based or best-practice techniques and care for the physical and developmental needs of the age groups receiving services.
Use Rehabilitation Aides appropriately.
Maintain clear, concise, and timely patient documentation, including documentation of conversations with or regarding patients.
Comply with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient resources, and HIPAA rules.
Use downtime effectively when patients do not attend or cancel appointments.
Follow hospital and departmental policies and procedures, the Quality Improvement program, and safety, environmental, and infection control standards.
Communicate clearly with front office staff and follow department procedures for scheduling, cancellations, no-shows, and related front office duties.
Support ancillary staff and maintain kind, respectful working relationships with health professionals, staff, patients, and caregivers or family.
Support professional growth and development through educational programs, in-services, and workshops, and keep current with professional literature.
Remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant students and provide observation and mentorship to high school or undergraduate students.
Promote the profession and Sky Lakes organization through in-services and community education events.
Perform other duties as assigned.