Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital • Memphis, TN

237d • $55

About The Position

Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the #1 Rehabilitation Hospital in Tennessee. A career at Baptist Memorial Rehabilitation Hospital, a 64-bed inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Baptist Memorial Health Care, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the Memphis area who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in Germantown, and the surrounding area, need them! If you are an enthusiastic individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our community, we invite you to apply!

Requirements

• Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state where the hospital is located.
• Inpatient rehab experience preferred.
• Current BLS/CPR Card.

Responsibilities

• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
• Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
• Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary.
• Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
• Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT.
• Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activities as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC.
• Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT.
• Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
• Observes treatment effect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising PT, if needed.
• Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships.
• Demonstrates professional accountability per APTA Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
• Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
• Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated.
• Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
• When necessary, instructs caregiver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and ambulatory status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
• Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
• Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.
• Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
• Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.
• Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
• Records daily charges within day of treatment.
• Assists in preparation/maintenance of daily treatment schedule.
• Writes progress notes in accordance with departmental policy.
• Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs as delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
• Provides written and updated treatment/coverage programs for days off.
• Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the PT (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).
• Reports on patient's status at team and family conferences when necessary.
• Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
• Assists in maintenance of safe, clean work environment.
• Plans and presents educational programs for department; hospital and/or community.
• Provides orientation, instruction, supervision and/or guidance to ancillary staff, PTA students, and volunteers.
• May transport patients/equipment to/from therapy gym.
• Uses computer system to assist in preparation/maintenance/printing of work list and entering of charges.
• Utilizes specialized equipment, testing procedures and/or advanced treatment techniques with appropriate competency.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Various shift availabilities
• Tuition assistance/reimbursement
• Low therapist-to-patient ratios
• Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k + Match, and insurance coverage
• Professional development and advancement opportunities
• Targeted approach to career development
• Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
• Superior quality patient outcomes
• Supportive leadership and culture

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed