Physical Therapist Assistant

Beloit Health System•Beloit, WI

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for performing selected physical therapy procedures and carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. The PTA provides treatments to patients under a therapist's supervision and modifies treatment procedures as indicated by the patient's response and in consultation with the physical therapist. This role involves completing documentation for all patient visits per department policy, performing selected measurements of range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs under the direction of the physical therapist. Additionally, the PTA provides patient, family/caregiver education as directed by the physical therapist and participates in team conferences and discharge planning with departmental staff and/or members of the interdisciplinary team. The position also includes participation in performance improvement, community, and staff education programs, and sharing in the supervision of student interns of Physical Therapist Assistant programs or shadow students. The PTA performs necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area to ensure cleanliness and safety. The PTA has regular access to and is expected to maintain the protected health information of patients in their care. Documentation is required and is in accordance with professional, regulatory, and institutional guidelines. The role may require providing coverage to other Physical Medicine locations and settings as necessary based on patient care/departmental needs. Work schedules are determined to meet patient care/department needs, and shifts may be required on weekends and holidays.

Requirements

Associate's degree in applied science from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistance program.
Current License in the State of Wisconsin as a Physical Therapist Assistant at the time of hire.
American Heart Association, Healthcare Provider CPR and AED Certification within 3 months of hire.
Strong communication skills.
Desire to strive for excellence.
Ability to solve problems.
Familiarity with a variety of equipment, including computer software.
Organization, time management, flexibility, and positive attitude.
Ability to use personal protective equipment such as CPR mask, eye protection, masks, gowns and gloves when required by hospital policy.
Must be able to organize and prioritize multiple demands.
Maintain ethical conduct and keep confidential personal and medical information about patients.

Nice To Haves

Respectfully interacts with a wide variety of internal and external constituents, including (but not limited to) team members, staff and physicians, local companies, patients, families, vendors, and all insurance representatives.

Responsibilities

Performing selected physical therapy procedures and carrying out the plan of care under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist.
Providing treatments to patients under a therapist's supervision and modifying treatment procedures as indicated by patient's response and in consultation with the physical therapist.
Completing documentation for all patient visits per department policy.
Performing selected measurements of range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body parts and vital signs under the direction of the physical therapist.
Providing patient, family/caregiver education as directed by the physical therapist.
Participating in team conferences and discharge planning with departmental staff and/or members of the interdisciplinary team under the direction of the physical therapist.
Participating in performance improvements, community and staff education programs.
Sharing in the supervision of student interns of Physical Therapist Assistant programs or shadow students.
Performing the necessary functions to prepare, maintain, and clean up the work area ensure cleanliness and safety.
Maintaining the protected health information of patients in their care.
Providing coverage to other Physical Medicine locations and settings as necessary based on patient care/departmental needs.
Adhering to established hospital and Physical Medicine departmental policies, rules and regulations.
Providing services in compliance with federal, state, and professional organization guidelines.