Physical Therapy Assistant - Frank Lloyd Wright

HonorHealth•Scottsdale, AZ

20d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant administers, documents, and bills 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/or reverse the progression of pathology, supporting patients’ movement and daily living skills. The assistant follows the Physical Therapist’s plan of care in collaboration with patients and families to help patients return to their prior level of function. The position follows state and national organizational standards, regulatory requirements, and department policies and procedures, and requires clear, tactful communication and strong customer service.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Provide personalized skilled physical therapy treatments under a Physical Therapist’s supervision using evidence-based techniques, frames of reference, and modalities.
Modify interventions within the established plan of care in response to changes in patient or client status.
Provide verbal and written instructions to patients, caregivers, and family members as needed.
Maintain current knowledge of physical therapy techniques and relevant DNV and Medicare requirements through continuing education and professional resources.
Consult with the Physical Therapist to clarify treatment plans and discuss patient status, progress, proposed treatment-plan changes, medical-status changes, reassessment needs, and discontinuation of skilled services.
Maintain accurate and current patient medical records, including daily treatment notes, progress against individualized treatment plans, discharge notes, and daily patient charges.
Complete billing documentation according to department procedures and timeframes, and use resources effectively and efficiently.
Communicate professionally with physicians, coworkers, caregivers, patients, family members, and other healthcare providers; address concerns to support optimal treatment outcomes.
Provide timely feedback to case managers and other personnel regarding discharge and equipment needs, and participate in interdisciplinary rounds as indicated.
Support collaborative staff relationships and 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 departmental and interdepartmental meetings, in-services, utilization review programs, committees, and mentor programs as indicated.
Work with Physical Therapist Assistant students under the supervising Physical Therapist, in accordance with state regulations and department guidelines.
Perform other duties as assigned.