Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant - OP Physical Therapy - FT Days

Sky Lakes Medical Center•Klamath Falls, OR

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant provides outpatient physical therapy services under a Physical Therapist’s evaluation and established plan of care. The role assesses patients’ responses to treatment, plans and implements next steps within the plan of care, educates patients, and communicates effectively to support progress toward functional goals. The PTA provides direct patient care within the scope of practice, uses evidence-based or best-practice techniques, and meets the physical and developmental needs of the patient populations served. The position requires clear and timely clinical and patient-related documentation, compliance with insurance regulations, billing procedures, patient-resource stewardship, HIPAA, hospital and departmental policies, and quality, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards. The PTA collaborates with PT staff and others, uses rehabilitation aides appropriately, supports ancillary and front-office staff, and maintains respectful working relationships with patients, caregivers, and colleagues. The role also encourages professional development and innovation through educational programs, in-services, workshops, and review of professional literature. Marginal duties may include instructing PTA students, mentoring student observers, promoting the profession and organization through education and community events, and performing other assigned duties.

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 handling multiple tasks.

Responsibilities

Provide therapy services according to the established treatment plan after evaluation by a Physical Therapist.
Assess patient responses to treatment, plan and implement next steps within the overall plan of care, educate patients, and communicate to support progress toward functional goals.
Compile patient data and confer with PT staff and others to plan, modify, and coordinate treatment.
Provide direct patient care within the scope of practice using evidence-based or best-practice techniques.
Use appropriate care approaches for the physical and developmental needs of the patient populations served.
Use rehabilitation aides appropriately.
Complete clear, concise, and timely documentation, including documentation of conversations with or regarding patients.
Comply with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient resources, and HIPAA requirements.
Use downtime effectively when patients do not attend or cancel appointments.
Comply with hospital and departmental policies and procedures and quality improvement, safety, environmental, and infection-control standards.
Support ancillary staff through clear communication with front-office staff and compliance with department procedures for scheduling, cancellations, no-shows, and related duties.
Participate in educational programs, in-services, and workshops; support professional growth and development; and stay current with professional literature.
Communicate kindly and respectfully to maintain positive working relationships with health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and caregivers or family.
Remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Serve as a clinical instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant students at various stages of education.
Allow observation by and provide 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.