Physical Therapist Assistant

Banner Health•Ogallala, NE

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant administers physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following physician referral, the established plan of care, applicable standards and regulations, and departmental policies. The position primarily works in the Wound Care department at Ogallala Community Hospital and provides appropriate treatment to patients across age groups. It is a full-time, weekday role scheduled Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Requirements

Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, if required.
BLS certification.
Demonstrated clinical competency, experience, training, and education relevant to the role.

Nice To Haves

For Banner Registry and Travel positions, at least one year of experience working as a Therapy Assistant is preferred.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer treatment according to the Physical Therapist’s plan of care, tailoring care to patients’ individual needs and providing treatment safely.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, identify and prioritize limiting factors, collaborate on care plan changes, and participate in discharge planning.
Involve patients and their families or caregivers in treatment and decision-making, and provide education to patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team.
Work within the scope of practice, document communications with the supervising Physical Therapist, report significant changes in patient status, and recommend changes to orders or treatment goals when appropriate.
Refer patients to a Physical Therapist when treatment requires that clinician’s skills.
Complete timely documentation that meets departmental and regulatory standards and reflects treatment, patient progress, and reassessment of goals.
Communicate treatment results and patient progress clearly and promptly to physicians, nurses, patients, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team.
Adapt to caseload, scheduling, and staffing changes; assist in other patient care areas and accept responsibility for patient care needs.
Supervise and delegate tasks to Therapy Technicians and PTA students in accordance with policies and regulations; participate in training and orientation and ensure competency before delegating tasks.
Attend required department meetings, participate in process improvement, and meet departmental productivity standards.
Coordinate with staff, physicians, patients, families, health care institutions, community providers, agencies, and physician offices regarding patient care.