Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time) - Sign on/relocation available!

Kingman Regional Medical Center•Kingman, AZ

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapeutic interventions under the direction of a Physical Therapist in an interdisciplinary environment, consistent with the position’s qualifications, professional practices, and ethical standards. The role supports KHI’s vision of being among the kindest, highest-quality health systems in the country. For each patient encounter, the incumbent uses AIDET, performs hand hygiene, assists with positioning for comfort and pain management, and checks the environment before leaving the patient’s room or maintains a clean and organized environment. The position also includes accurate and timely documentation and billing, patient and family education, participation in department activities, and support for new staff and PTA students.

Requirements

Associate degree through an APTA-approved program or foreign equivalent.
Current PTA licensure through the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.
BLS certification through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
Experience working with adult and geriatric populations.
Ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment.
Ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, and crouch.
Ability to communicate to provide therapeutic interventions.

Nice To Haves

Education and/or experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.

Responsibilities

Use AIDET and perform hand hygiene during each patient encounter; assist with patient positioning for comfort and pain management, and check the environment or maintain a clean and organized environment.
Review Physical Therapy evaluations and Plans of Care, discussing them with the supervising Physical Therapist as necessary.
Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Evaluate patient responses to treatment and modify interventions as necessary.
Document the course of patient care and progress toward goals, and discuss the continuing need for treatment with the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provide patient and/or family education to help achieve treatment goals.
Complete accurate documentation that meets KRMC, Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy, and Medicare regulatory requirements.
Complete accurate billing by the end of each shift, meeting reasonable and necessary requirements and supported by documentation.
Meet department standards for individual productivity and patient satisfaction.
Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations from KHI, the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy, and Medicare.
Assist with orientation of new staff as requested.
Assist with the Physical Therapy Assistant student program.
Participate in staff meetings, client relations, and marketing activities.