Pelvic Floor - Physical Therapy Assistant

UWH of Pennsylvania•Erie, PA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides physical therapy assistance to the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. Promotes and maintains health by providing physical therapy services under the supervision of the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist. Contributes to the physical therapists effectiveness by identifying patient care issues. Administers treatment programs for patients. Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories. Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapists interpretations of patient evaluations and test results. Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records in a timely manner. Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities. Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations. Enhances physical therapy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments. Consistently demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
PA Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
Demonstrates excellent communication and teaching skills
A self-starter who is motivated by serving others
Experience treating clients of all ages
High level or organization, both professionally and personally
Willingness to work in collaboration with Attending Physicians
Respect for each other
Strong work ethic
Competent in time management, problem solving, crisis intervention and multi-tasking
State license or certification
Must pass a state-administered exam or the National Physical Therapy Exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy

Nice To Haves

Passion for Women's Pelvic Health
Experience with an EMR is a plus.

Responsibilities

Provides physical therapy services under the supervision of the Pelvic Floor Physical Therapist.
Identifies patient care issues.
Administers treatment programs for patients.
Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and obtaining updating, and studying therapy histories.
Evaluates abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapists interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records in a timely manner.
Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises and instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities.
Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, giving normal growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, and adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends and monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading periodicals, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
Enhances physical therapy reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests and exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Demonstrates internal and external quality customer service standards to all that request assistance, responding in a professional manner.