Physical Therapy Assistant - Frank Lloyd Wright

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

19d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers, documents, and bills for evidence-based physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. The role uses specialized skills to help prevent dysfunction, restore function, and support quality of movement and daily living for individuals with physical disabilities or functional limitations. The assistant follows the Physical Therapist’s plan of care in collaboration with patients and families, helping patients return to their prior level of function while adhering to applicable standards, regulations, and department policies. The position provides personalized skilled treatments, modifies interventions within the established plan of care as patient status changes, and gives instructions to patients and caregivers. It communicates patient status and treatment concerns to the supervising Physical Therapist and other care-team members, maintains accurate medical-record documentation and billing, and supports effective use of resources. The role also participates in team activities and process improvement, and may work with PTA students under the supervising Physical Therapist’s direction and applicable guidelines.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistants, obtained before starting employment.
Six months of recent experience is required for the Network pool.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Current Physical Therapy Assistant certification issued by the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy and in good standing before starting employment.

Nice To Haves

Six months of experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Provide personalized skilled physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, using evidence-based techniques, frames of reference, and modalities.
Modify interventions within the established plan of care in response to changes in patient status.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy techniques and applicable DNV and Medicare requirements.
Consult with the Physical Therapist to clarify the treatment plan and discuss patient status.
Communicate patient progress, medical-status changes, proposed treatment-plan changes, reassessment needs, and recommendations to discontinue skilled services to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Maintain accurate and current patient-record documentation, including daily treatment notes, progress notes, discharge notes, and daily charges.
Complete billing documentation according to department procedures and timeframes.
Use resources effectively and efficiently in support of financial stewardship.
Communicate professionally with physicians, coworkers, caregivers, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers.
Address concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes and document feedback as appropriate.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other key personnel about discharge and equipment needs.
Participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated.
Promote collaborative staff relationships through effective communication and interpersonal skills.
Serve as a resource on therapy-related issues for therapy assistive personnel and staff from other departments.
Help identify department needs and process improvements.
Support recruitment and retention through positive role modeling and peer relationships.
Participate in staff meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and mentor programs as indicated.
Work with PTA students under the direction of the supervising Physical Therapist and according to state requirements and department guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.