Physical Therapy Assistant (Certified)

Crawford County Memorial Hospital•Denison, IA

39d

About The Position

Under the general direction of the Director of Physical Therapy, provides physical services to patients following the plan of care established by a physical therapist. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Under the supervision of a physical therapist, provides physical therapy services, reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record. • Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as evidenced in the clinical record. • Completes all required paperwork following policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record. • Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy. • Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards. • Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens. • Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment. • Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives. Non-Essential Duties and Responsibilities: • Perform other duties as assigned Professional Requirements: • Complete annual education requirements. • Maintain patient confidentiality at all times. • Report to work on time and as scheduled. • Wear identification while on duty. • Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations. • Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times. • Comply with all organizational policies. • Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values. • Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. • Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.

Requirements

Graduate of an approved associate degree program as a PTA
Currently licensed in the state of Iowa
Two years' experience with a varied patient population
Quality Service
Team Work
Communication
Respect for Others
Time and Priority Management

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of a physical therapist, provides physical therapy services, reassessing the patient's status on each visit and ensuring quality of care as evidenced in the clinical record.
Coordinates patient care with other clinical team members ensuring optimal patient care and communication as evidenced in the clinical record.
Completes all required paperwork following policies and procedures to ensure that documentation reflects care provided and the outcomes achieved as evidenced in the clinical record.
Maintains and enhances personal knowledge as well as promoting professional standards in physical therapy.
Attends all required safety training programs and can describe his or her responsibilities related to general safety, department/service safety, and specific job-related hazards.
Follows the hospital exposure control plans/bloodborne and airborne pathogens.
Demonstrates respect and regard for the dignity of all patients, families, visitors, and fellow employees to ensure a professional, responsible, and courteous environment.
Promotes effective working relations and works effectively as part of a team inter- and intra- departmentally to facilitate the department's ability to meet its goals and objectives.
Perform other duties as assigned
Complete annual education requirements.
Maintain patient confidentiality at all times.
Report to work on time and as scheduled.
Wear identification while on duty.
Maintain regulatory requirements, including all state, federal and local regulations.
Represent the organization in a positive and professional manner at all times.
Comply with all organizational policies.
Conduct oneself as a professional in accordance with PRIDE values.
Participate in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities.
Attend regular staff meetings and in-services.