Physical Therapist Assistant | Home Health- Southern Hills

Monument Health•Rapid City, SD

1d•Onsite

About The Position

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Monument Health, you will be valued as an essential team member providing compassionate patient focused care. You will discover a culture of teamwork, professionalism, mutual respect, and— most importantly— a life-changing career. You will make a difference. Every day. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, operating in the inpatient services area, you will provide direct patient care to patients of all ages, birth through geriatric, and documentation of that care as outlined in the policy and procedure guidelines. You will carry out other patient care and operational duties for the Rehab Services Department, as indicated. Our vision at Monument Health is to be one team, to listen, to be inclusive, and to show we care. To do the right thing. Every time. If you share this philosophy, we hope you’ll join us.

Requirements

Certification - Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - South Dakota Board of Physical Therapy
Requires the ability to work assigned schedules and hours as determined by the department.

Responsibilities

Uses appropriate critical thinking and judgment in the provision of care.
Performs all aspects of treatment based on accepted national, departmental and evidence-based standards.
Provides treatment that meets or exceeds departmental outcome standards.
Documents in a timely, accurate manner which supports medical necessity in accordance with department standards.
Submits required paperwork for billing, accurate charges and authorizations.
Demonstrates appropriate use of time management according to departmental productivity standards.
Demonstrates initiative in individual professional development.
Completes all education required by the Monument Health system and for licensure/certification in a timely manner.
Actively promotes the profession within Monument Health and to the outside community.
Incorporates and educates patient, family and caregivers in treatment, goal setting and discharge planning as appropriate.
Follows the established PT care plan and collaborates with primary PT on any care plan changes or problems.
Complies with all regulatory requirements as it pertains to insurance, accrediting bodies, national and state regulatory agencies.
All other duties as assigned.