PRN IP/RHB Physical Therapist Asst

Good Samaritan•United States,

82d•Onsite

About The Position

Good Samaritan Hospital is seeking a PRN IP/RHB Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This role involves implementing patient treatments within an established plan of care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The assistant will communicate patient progress, assist in discharge planning, provide patient and family education, and supervise clinical students. The position requires thorough documentation, adherence to state practice act guidelines, and contribution to a high-performance work environment. Secondary duties may include holiday and weekend rotations, assisting with staff training, and maintaining department supplies.

Requirements

Performs all essential job duties of a staff Physical Therapist Assistant.
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, provides patient treatments within the individualized patient plan of care.
Exercises the skills, safeguards, and professional conduct of a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Follows state practice act guidelines to remain within scope of practice.
Demonstrates thorough and comprehensible documentation that supports clinical provision of care and optimal reimbursement.
Contributes to a high-performance work environment by seeking additional resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.

Nice To Haves

Supervises PTA clinical students, student volunteers, and shadow students.
Present and available as a resource for other physical therapy staff.
Professional in method of communication and strives to facilitate team rapport through interactions.
Participates within departmental expectation of rotations per Physical Medicine and Rehab Therapy policy, which may include a holiday and/or weekend rotation.
Responsible for reporting breakdown of necessary support services and providing suggestions for improvement in services to Manager and/or Senior Therapist.
Assists in orienting/training staff members.
Assists with departmental Performance Improvement Program.
Maintains adequate supplies, assists in keeping department clean and ready for patient treatment.

Responsibilities

Implements patient treatments within the established plan of care per state practice act.
Communicates and reports current patient progress and discharge planning with referring provider and overseeing Physical Therapist.
Maintains effective and timely communication with team staff members to optimize patient outcomes and discharge planning.
Documents within state practice act guidelines and ensures documentation meets organizational and payor source requirements.
Provides patient treatments within the individualized patient plan of care, utilizing evidence-based practice for client-centered OT interventions to achieve established goals based on the evaluation and documentation findings completed by the evaluating PT.
Assists in discharge planning including home assessments and community outings as beneficial/appropriate, determination of a/e needs, communication to the patient, family, and other healthcare professionals.
Provides patient and family education as related to current condition, discharge planning, or other factors.
Participates in reporting to ancillary staff, patients, or families during team conference meetings as applicable.
Discusses patient concerns and barriers to patient progression or discharge in a professional manner with the appropriate team members.
Reports patient progress and changes in the patient’s condition to PT in a timely manner to ensure high quality and safety outcomes.
Exercises the skills, safeguards, and professional conduct of a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Supervises PTA clinical students, student volunteers, and shadow students.
Presents and is available as a resource for other physical therapy staff.
Maintains professional communication methods and strives to facilitate team rapport through interactions.
Follows state practice act guidelines to remain within scope of practice.
Demonstrates thorough and comprehensible documentation that supports clinical provision of care and optimal reimbursement.
Discusses changes to and progression of the POC and established goals with overseeing PT to ensure documentation is accurate and appropriate for patient at all times.
Documents patient response to treatment as well as thorough progress notes and discharge summaries within the designated time frames.
Contributes to a high-performance work environment by seeking additional resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
Completes other duties and special projects as assigned from Manager or Director.
Participates within departmental expectation of rotations per Physical Medicine and Rehab Therapy policy, which may include a holiday and/or weekend rotation.
Responsible for reporting breakdown of necessary support services and providing suggestions for improvement in services to Manager and/or Senior Therapist.
Assists in orienting/training staff members.
Assists with departmental Performance Improvement Program.
Maintains adequate supplies, assists in keeping department clean and ready for patient treatment.