Physical Therapy Assistant II

Saint Luke's Health System•Blue Springs, MO

15d

About The Position

The physical therapist assistant works under the direction of the physical therapist. Physical therapy assistants implement components of patient care, obtain data related to the treatments provided, and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary. The physical therapist assistant’s goal is to improve quality of life through hands-on care and patient education. Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the PT. Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning. Supervises treatment provided by physical therapy assistant students. Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team. Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided. Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan. Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times. Performs all other duties as requested by the manager. Completes at minimum a department level project Serve as a clinical resource for department Participates in quality initiatives

Requirements

Less than 1 year Applicable Experience
Basic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross
Physical Therapy Assistant - Various
Associate Degree

Responsibilities

Implement components of patient care
Obtain data related to the treatments provided
Collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary
Deliver individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice
Select appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the PT
Aide in the periodic reassessment of patient progress
Contribute to discharge planning
Supervise treatment provided by physical therapy assistant students
Participate and make recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team
Report any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
Delegate and instruct supportive personnel in services to be provided
Provide timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing, certification, regulatory, reimbursement requirements, and physician treatment plan
Use professional judgment to ensure safety to self, patients, and others at all times
Perform all other duties as requested by the manager
Complete at minimum a department level project
Serve as a clinical resource for department
Participate in quality initiatives