PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT-PRN

Morningside Ministries Senior Living Communities•San Antonio, TX

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, this role initiates individual physical therapy treatment plans for residents in a variety of settings. The Physical Therapy Assistant delivers treatments and modalities per physician’s orders, plans services within each patient’s capabilities, and reviews daily schedules. This position also supervises care given by Therapy Tech/Aide, collaborates with physician and nursing staff, and observes and evaluates treatment effects, making recommendations for changes as needed. Accurate and timely recording of treatment effects, maintenance of patient treatment records, and completion of discharge summaries are key responsibilities. The role involves directing and/or conducting training for residents, staff, and students, and maintaining department policies regarding safety, infection control, and quality improvement. Additionally, the Physical Therapy Assistant assists in identifying the need for adaptive equipment, participates in discharge planning, and instructs residents and family members on care and equipment use. Compliance with all Morningside Ministries policies, federal and state laws, and agency regulatory guidelines is required. The role emphasizes teamwork, strong working relationships with co-workers, and performing general office tasks and special assignments as needed.

Requirements

Requires current certification as an Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Texas.
Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy, equivalent to knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school (or G.E.D.).
Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
Requires proficient working knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Requires proficient working knowledge of documentation of patient treatments as required by federal and state regulations.
Requires ability to apply treatment modalities to residents under direction of physical therapist and physician’s orders

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
Prior related experience or training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy and experience with aging population preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, initiate individual physical therapy treatment plan for residents in a variety of settings.
Deliver physical therapy treatments and modalities per physician’s orders.
Plan physical therapy services within each patient’s capabilities as indicated.
Review daily schedule of patient treatment with assignment of new residents and/or treatment.
Supervise care given by Therapy Tech/Aide.
Collaborate with physician and nursing staff for plan of care as indicated.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and make recommendations for changes as needed.
Timely and accurately record treatment effects in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain records pertinent to patient treatments; submit documentation timely.
Timely and accurately complete discharge summary.
Direct and/or conduct training for residents, staff, and students as directed.
Maintain department policies and procedures in regard to safety, infection control and quality improvement programs. Initiate plan of correction based on recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee (QAAC).
Assist in identifying the need for most appropriate and cost effective adaptive equipment and training to help residents reach maximum physical function.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessment.
Instruct residents and family members in care and use of adaptive equipment. Maintain communications with residents and family members on an ongoing basis.
Maintain compliance with all Morningside Ministries policies, procedures and requirements. Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws. Maintain compliance with all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
Perform general office tasks as required.
Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.