Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Woodlawn

Gonzaba Medical Group•San Antonio, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

A physical therapist assistant (PTA) must work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the clinical direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, and document in a timely and accurate manner the treatments given to patients, including collecting frequent subjective data and objective measurements and correlating them to the established goals in the plan of care. PTAs support the company mission and goals by assisting the physical therapist in providing and performing high quality treatments and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Each treatment should be tailored to progress patients towards goals according to the supervising physical therapist’s plan of care.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited PTA program required.
CPR Certification required.
Demonstrates computer knowledge of programs related to position and displays competency on an ongoing basis.
Industry relevant experience and or knowledge to include up-to-date information on treatment techniques and best practices as necessary to perform appropriate high-quality patient care.
Computer Skills: Skilled in use of computer/EMR systems. Knowledge of Word processing software, spreadsheet software, Internet, and database software.

Nice To Haves

3 years of PTA experience in an outpatient setting preferred.

Responsibilities

Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the supervising physical therapist
Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnoses, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan of care to progress towards goals
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
Instructs and involves patient, family, and/or caregivers in patient’s progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating understanding of the physical therapist’s selection and asking for clarification as necessary.
Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
Completes all necessary documentation in a legible, appropriate, concise, and timely manner while assuring compliance.
Assures appropriate and safe equipment performance prior to each use.
Provides in-service to staff as needed or requested.
Possesses working knowledge of and demonstrates adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff.
Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel appropriately and assures appropriate supervision and oversight for safety and compliance.
Provides clinical education for PTA students as needed or requested.
Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately
Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers at all times.
Addresses patient population-specific needs
Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and Joint Commission standards; anticipating emerging issues.
Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities reporting by completing all requested CQI measurement and documentation in a timely manner.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Other job or business-unit related duties as assigned or requested.