Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus!

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Gilbert, AZ

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant is a primary member of the treatment team for each case in their caseload. The role carries out the plan of care in compliance with state board guidelines, communicates with physicians, staff, other departments, patients, and appropriate support structures, and documents patient care in the medical record according to the state practice act. The assistant helps resolve patient questions and concerns, supports patient safety and confidentiality, and assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians. The position requires an associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program, current state PTA certification, and at least one year of experience in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent. Work takes place in a normal office environment, includes some travel within the community, and involves supporting patients during transfers and performing physical tasks such as lifting, kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Current state PTA certification.
Minimum of one year of experience in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
Knowledge of how to use physical therapy equipment.
Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to coach successfully and communicate with a wide variety of learning styles.
Critical communication skills.
Ability to recognize fall-risk, high-risk, or non-compliant patients.
Ability to communicate clearly and engage with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Ability to interpret the physical therapy plan of care, participate in developing progressions within it, and execute it for each patient.
Ability to work effectively in a team atmosphere and support patients, colleagues, and co-workers.
Ability to work with patients of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and physical abilities.
Ability to use a computer system to document patient medical records.
Ability to lift 50 lbs and perform kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
Execute the plan of care in compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
Respond to patient questions and inquiries to resolve problems and maintain high patient standards.
Document care and other patient information in the medical record in accordance with the state practice act.
Serve as a primary member of the treatment team for each case in the caseload.
Comply with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
Assist with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
Maintain patient confidentiality.