Physical Therapist Assistant - (PRN) - Valley Health/Mary Free Bed

Mary Free Bed Rehabilitation Hospital•Winchester, VA

27d

About The Position

Provides physical therapy services as assigned by and under the supervision of a physical therapist. Keeps treatment skills current through continuing education, evidence-based research, and program development, and performs responsibilities in accordance with program goals and organizational strategic objectives. The role serves patients of different ages and supports treatment, documentation, education, coordination, and program operations. Mary Free Bed is a not-for-profit, nationally accredited rehabilitation hospital serving children and adults through inpatient, outpatient, sub-acute rehabilitation, orthotics and prosthetics, and home and community programs. Its mission is restoring hope and freedom through rehabilitation. The organization emphasizes patient care, clinical variety, a family-oriented culture, trust, and a tradition of service.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
Certification by the National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy.
Licensure with the State of Virginia.
Physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
BLS Certification – American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) – AHA Approved.
Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of lifespan growth and development and interpreting patient-status information to identify age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of license, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.
Assist the physical therapist with treatment planning and evaluation procedures.
Assist the physical therapist in treating patients using modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
Give the primary physical therapist verbal or written feedback about significant observations and changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
Help estimate equipment and supply needs and may participate in acquiring and inventorying supplies and equipment.
Cover patients in the absence of other staff.
Document patient status and progress according to established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
Communicate with appropriate people to integrate physical therapy treatment as necessary or directed.
Participate in educational programs for patients, families, and health care workers about treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
Participate in patient care conferences as requested.
Participate in meetings and in-services as assigned.
Follow hospital policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality and infection control.
Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system after cross-training orientation, as requested.
Support program operations as assigned.
Act as a patient advocate.
Demonstrate competence with relevant software and hardware required for the role.
Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and community members.
Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students; supervise, teach, and evaluate students and volunteers, and communicate with participating universities about student skill levels.
Serve as a resource person in the area of expertise.
Participate in program development and research activities as assigned.
Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
Help maintain clean and orderly treatment areas.
Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior, encourage and coach team members, promote teamwork and direct communication, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions, promoting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.
Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and identifying patient needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.