Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

South Shore Health • Rockland, MA

292d

About The Position

In collaboration with an interdisciplinary team, provides therapeutic services as part of the rehabilitation process, under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Requirements

• Associates degree from accredited physical therapy assistant school.
• One (1) year clinical experience preferred; rehabilitation experience desirable.
• Maintain active Physical Therapy Assistant license to practice in Massachusetts.
• BLS - Basic Life Support.

Responsibilities

• Provides appropriate and comprehensive treatments in accordance with established departmental and discipline specific standards of care and practice and within insurance parameters as required.
• Implements patient care using evidence based practice.
• Practices within the legal boundaries of Massachusetts license and other professional and governmental agencies.
• Directs other licensed and non-licensed personnel as required, such as Rehab aides and volunteers.
• Delegates duties to other staff appropriately understanding their role, knowledge and capability.
• Follows the organization's infection control standards.
• Maintains patient safety practices throughout all instances of patient care.
• Implements appropriate treatment interventions based on established goals and plan of care.
• Provides patient education and/or home exercise program as necessary.
• Interacts with patients and family in a compassionate manner, demonstrating confidence, empathy, sensitivity and patience.
• Supports South Shore Health and department mission, vision and values.
• Adheres to South Shore Health policies and procedures.
• Follows department standards for completing all documentation and charge entry.
• Writes clear and complete documentation that reflects the patient's current status and ongoing needs.
• Adheres to all South Shore Health and department guidelines and standards for documentation regarding timeliness, accuracy and completeness.
• Takes responsibility to provide accuracy during handoff.
• Accurately performs all aspects of charge capture including entering charges that reflect the documented treatment provided, application of appropriate modifiers, charge correction, and co-treatment and concurrent/group treatment sessions.
• Strives to meet 100% productivity standard for primary area(s).
• Possesses a willingness and ability to learn and utilize new technology and procedures that continue to develop in their role and throughout the organization.
• Embraces technological advances that allow us to communicate information effectively and efficiently.
• Accurately uses all software applications as needed for job performance.
• Communicates effectively with staff, peers, colleagues, patients and family members in all manners of communication (written, verbal, non-verbal).
• Appropriately uses all forms of South Shore Health communication in accordance with standard practices.
• Responds in a timely manner when feedback is requested.
• Assumes responsibility for maintaining ongoing professional development.
• Embraces change in clinical practice based on evolving advances in evidence.
• Demonstrates willingness to provide supervision of clinical students.
• Demonstrates awareness of performance initiatives and incorporates them into practice.
• Establishes and strives to achieve annual goals.
• Takes advantage of learning opportunities for professional growth such as attending in-services, conferences, and/or reading professional articles.
• Maintain a professional and appropriate manner of conversation.
• Maintain composure during stressful situations.
• Complete clinical and non-clinical tasks as well as assigned activities according to policies, practice guidelines and assigned deadlines.
• Utilize critical thinking and problem solving in day to day operations as well as in emergent situations.
• Communicates appropriately and effectively following chain of command.
• Demonstrates dependability and flexibility in meeting the scheduling needs of the department.
• Demonstrates willingness to identify and/or assume activities relative to the developmental needs of the Health System or department.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree