Physical Therapy Assist (MHO)

Beacon Health System-posted 3 months ago

South Bend, IN

5,001-10,000 employees

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Reports to Therapy Department Leadership. Performs physical therapy treatments to restore function, prevent disability and maximize potential and quality of life following disease, injury or surgery based on the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist. Participates in departmental programs and activities and serves as a role model of quality clinical practice. Serves as a resource to staff, rehabilitation teams, and interns.

Works collaboratively with supervising physical therapist and all disciplines to effectively manage patients.
Utilizes available equipment to maximize patient outcomes.
Instructs patient/family in therapeutic activities, provides handouts when appropriate and document in medical record.
Uses a variety of treatment techniques as outlined in the treatment plan to provide individualized care and optimize patient outcomes.
Communication with patients and families is professional and appropriate to their level of understanding and need.
Productivity expectation for assigned area is met.
Proactively seeks to assist others when personal caseload is less than productivity expectation.
Actively and appropriately participates in meetings.
Demonstrates initiative and flexibility in managing caseload on a daily basis.
Holds self-accountable for all information related to policy and regulatory guidelines presented in meeting, in-services, in writing and verbally.
Accepts responsibility/accountability and performs daily support activities when those personnel are not available.
Meets all defined guidelines (license, CPR, mandatory in-services, TB).
Participates in program development, special projects, performance improvement, etc.
Team norms are consistently followed for communication.
When giving direction to support personnel, expectations are made clear.
Collaborates with all disciplines/ancillary personnel to effectively manage patients.
Adheres to department policy for time frames for completion of all paperwork (notes, D/C summaries).
Completes within established guidelines, all documentation related to patient assessment tools used for outcomes and or regulatory compliance.
Documentation includes appropriate detail to support all billing charges and is completed in a timely fashion to meet payor requirements for prior authorization and continuation of treatment.
Content of documentation is complete and appropriate for diagnosis and condition (i.e., objective functional measures, special tests and minutes).
Signs/cosigns documentation appropriately per practice act and policy.
Maintains professional membership and is encouraged to participate in organizational activities and meetings.
After attending continuing education, presents an in-service that will enhance staff knowledge and skills, improve patient management, patient outcomes and promote fiscally responsible patient management.
Serves as a clinical resource related to rehabilitation therapy for other staff throughout the organization and community.
Maintains knowledge through literature review.
Provides supporting reference articles when presenting in-services, case presentation etc.
Completes other job-related duties and projects as assigned.

Successful completion of an associate degree.
Physical Therapist Assistance licensure in Indiana is required.
Ability to function independently in an environment that demands a high level of judgment and decision making with minimal direct supervision.
Familiarity with use of modalities and equipment needed to complete standard treatments offered.
Current BLS Certification.

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