Physical Therapist Assistant Home Services PPV
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides assistance to the physical therapist in developing and implementing physical therapy treatment, procedures, and related activities for direct patient care. In addition, this position is responsible for consulting, educating, and training patients, families, and caregivers and for collaborating with care teams and stakeholders to deliver quality, patient centered care. Posting Specifics Shift: Full-Time, 40 hrs. - Variable (including weekdays, holidays, and weekends) Department: Home Health in Las Vegas, North Las Vegas, Henderson, and Boulder City. Those will Home Health experience are encouraged to apply. Essential Functions Promotes mission, vision, and values of Intermountain Health, and abides by service standards. Competent Services: Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups. Conducts treatments according to professional standards (APTA). Productivity Standards: Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line. Documentation and Billing: Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies. Completes patient billing accurately and promptly. Communication: Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals. Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services. Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the physical therapist. Continuing Education: Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements. Quality Improvement: Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model. Participates in utilization review audits. Program Development and Marketing: Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program to achieve department goals.
Requirements
- Current Physical Therapist Assistant license in the states where you work.
- Basic Life Support (BLS) for healthcare providers.
- Basic Computer skills.
- Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills.
- Possess skill sets and experience with target population of job setting.
- Current driver’s license, reliable transportation, and acceptable driving record.
Nice To Haves
- Home Health experience
Responsibilities
- Provides skilled physical therapy services under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist, staying updated on standard practices for different patient groups.
- Conducts treatments according to professional standards (APTA).
- Meets established productivity standards for the department or service line.
- Keeps thorough and timely patient records as required by regulations and facility policies.
- Completes patient billing accurately and promptly.
- Communicates effectively with patients, families, physicians, and healthcare providers about patient needs and goals.
- Ensures smooth operations and optimal use of rehabilitation services.
- Communicates patient assessments, progress, and concerns with the physical therapist.
- Participates in and promotes continuing education opportunities for self and staff, seeking new learning opportunities according to licensure requirements.
- Engages in quality improvement processes, including safe equipment use, improving clinical outcomes, patient access, patient experience and all aspects of the Intermountain Operating Model.
- Participates in utilization review audits.
- Contributes to program development and marketing strategies to grow the physical therapy program to achieve department goals.
Benefits
- We care about your well-being – mind, body, and spirit – which is why we provide our caregivers a generous benefits package that covers a wide range of programs to foster a sustainable culture of wellness that encompasses living healthy, happy, secure, connected, and engaged.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
