Physical Therapist Assistant- Physical Therapy Specialty Center

PRIMARY CARE PARTNERS INC • Grand Junction, CO

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides treatment that promotes the prevention, remediation, and rehabilitation of acute and chronic physical and psychosocial dysfunction. The PTA administers and monitors therapeutic interventions based on goals formulated by a Physical Therapist, but must be able to carry out a general treatment plan without the direct involvement of a Physical Therapist. This position is located in the Physical Therapy Department (PTSC), a division of Primary Care Partners (PCP).

Requirements

• PTAs must graduate from a CAPTE-accredited PTA program
• Licensure or certification is required in most states in which a PTA works
• Ensures compliance with local, state and federal requirements
• Ensures compliance with APTA documents including Practice Act, Code of Ethics, Guide for Professional Conduct
• Ensures that services are consistent with mission, purposes and goals of physical therapy services
• Maintain and follow policies and procedures outlined by PTSC/PCP
• Excellent communications skills with a wide variety of people required
• caring personality with a positive attitude
• ability to remain calm under pressure and exhibit sound judgment
• excellent time management and problem solving skills
• computer skills
• professional
• organized and prioritize multiple duties and tasks
• Employee must be able to lift 50 pounds to the chest height and maintain good body mechanics.
• Employee must be able to sit and provide computer input frequently
• Employee must be able to squat, kneel, bend frequently during course of the day

Responsibilities

• Receives and interprets requests or instructions for procedures from the physical therapist or physician.
• Plans and implements specialized treatment programs and applies physical therapy procedures to patients under the general supervision of a physical therapist.
• Completes a preliminary review/examination of patient data (including medical history), compiles and organizes pertinent information, and develops/presents a patient profile to be used in assessing patients status.
• Assists with or renders a course of treatment based on the assessed needs of the patient, developing progressive types of physical therapy treatment programs. This is done in consultation with a physical therapist or physician.
• Assists therapist in development of a comprehensive specialized treatment plan that includes long- and short-term goals.
• Persuades and motivates patient and family members to participate in treatment plans and comply with indicated regimens and post-discharge activities.
• Interacts with the patient and family regarding goals for treatment.
• Assists in the performance of, or independently performs, highly specialized and diversified treatment procedures.
• Utilizes the full range of modalities including heat, cold, ultrasound, electricity, and manual/massage.
• Administers non-complex active and passive therapeutic exercise.
• Fits, adjusts, and instructs patients in the use of orthotics.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn activities of daily living and improve functional activities.
• Prepares and maintains appropriate equipment and supplies required for these treatments.
• Responsible for maintaining open communication with patients, families, staff and others.
• Seeks clarification, listens and conveys information clearly, in written and verbal forms.
• Investigates and responds appropriately to all complaints and takes effective corrective action when necessary.
• Demonstrates the ability to identify and resolve interpersonal or professional conflicts when dealing with patients and members of the organization.
• Communicates effectively with our patients and recognizes/reports potential cases of patient abuse.
• Demonstrates tact, courtesy and a positive approach to communication and interaction with other employees, visitors, physicians, and the public.
• Presents the program, service, and care in a positive manner.
• Maintains confidentiality of patient medical records according to established policy.
• Follows the Standards of Ethical Conduct as defined in regulations and practice guidelines/laws
• Maintains a safe work environment to include non-technical maintenance of equipment, safety checks, cleaning, stocking, etc.
• Develops safe work habits to prevent injury to patients, co-workers and self.
• Reports to supervisory Physical Therapist the need for equipment or items necessary for patient treatment.
• Maintains a high level of competence through participation in continuing education programs.
• Assists with the supervision and training of student physical therapy assistants, volunteers, work students and other healthcare practitioners.
• Consults with staff and physicians through patient presentations, attendance at interdisciplinary patient care conferences and/or specialty clinics.
• Performs other related duties as assigned
• Protects printed and electronic files containing sensitive data in accordance with the provisions of the Privacy Act and other applicable laws, Federal regulations, HIPPA guidelines.
• Protects the data from unauthorized release or from loss, alteration, or unauthorized deletion.
• Follows applicable regulations and instructions regarding access to computerized files, release of access codes, etc.
• Uses word processing software to execute several office automation functions such as storing and retrieving electronic documents and files, activating printers, inserting and deleting text, formatting letters, reports, and memoranda; and transmitting and receiving e-mail.

Benefits

• Base pay $26-29
• Benefits $7-8 Combined with base pay our Robust Benefit coverage includes outstanding retirement including annual 401k contribution and profit sharing, 100% coverage for Health insurance, life, disability and multiple other benefits incl. Dental, vision, critical illness and injury coverage, long term care, pet insurance etc.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree