PRN Physical Therapist Assistant

Summit Care•Tiffin, IA

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides services under the general supervision of a Physical Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines. The role assists with patient assessment, treats patients, delivers home programs, provides patient and family instruction, participates in family and team conferences, and conducts equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders. The PTA documents services in accordance with departmental and facility standards. This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients and demonstrates a commitment to quality care in interactions with patients, caregivers, and facility staff. The PTA adheres to state regulations regarding Physical Therapy and company and facility policies and procedures.

Requirements

Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Valid Physical Therapist Assistant license to practice in the appropriate state(s).
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Effective leadership and customer relations skills.
Ability to exercise mature judgment and initiative in analyzing and solving problems.
Ability to lift 50 pounds of dead weight alone.
Ability to consistently walk, bend, stand, reach, and lift and reposition patients.

Responsibilities

Provide therapeutic treatment in accordance with the established plan of care.
Document treatment, including reasons for skilled intervention, observations, and reporting of patient status and response to treatment.
Participate in maintaining therapy records.
Ensure supplies and equipment are available; conduct equipment inventory, maintenance, and orders.
Maintain appropriate patient schedules in accordance with established guidelines.
Provide documentation that supports medical-record quality, reimbursement guidelines, billing accuracy, and facility requirements.
Participate in patient, family, and facility meetings as appropriate.
Follow administrative policies and procedures, including those related to emergency procedures, infectious disease control, and safety.
Coordinate and/or participate in training programs for facility staff, residents, families, and rehabilitation staff.
Initiate program development focused on functional outcomes and improving residents’ quality of life.
Participate in continuous quality improvement.
Lift patients using appropriate biomechanical techniques and consistently walk, bend, stand, reach, and reposition patients as required.
Report accidents, injuries, unsafe equipment, and unsafe conditions to a supervisor; immediately report and correct unsafe conditions when possible.
Attend required safety training, in-service programs, and educational programs.
Follow facility attendance and punctuality guidelines and report to and complete work at assigned times.
Observe universal precautions to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials.
Perform other related duties as required and assigned.