Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient)

Holland Hospital•Holland, MI

53d•$23 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

Holland Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehab teams value our patients and embrace our organization's positive behavioral standards in order to provide high-quality patient care. More than 50% of our rehab team has been with the organization for 14 years or more. We have 5 outpatient full spectrum orthopedic and neuro clinics located throughout the greater Holland area. Our clinicians typically see 8-10 patients per day with direct 1:1 care. We provide hour time slots for evaluations and treatment sessions are generally 45 minutes. Our department has a 1:1 Therapist to Patient Ratio, a focus on continuing education with a full Medbridge Membership, and no productivity requirements.

Requirements

Associate's Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program
Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License
BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire

Nice To Haves

One year applicable experience preferred

Responsibilities

Treats patients under the direction of the licensed therapist and according to the established treatment plan.
Supervises and delegates tasks to supportive personnel.
Maintains appropriate records.
Communicates patient progress to physicians and other health care workers as indicated.
Meets department productivity expectations.
Accepts responsibility for personal and professional growth.
Performs other duties as assigned.
Demonstrates essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols.
Performs reassessments as assigned and according to state and facility guidelines, adjusting treatment plan accordingly.
Selects treatment methods appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional status.
Recognizes the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan as the patient advances or regresses, and acts accordingly.
Notifies primary PT/ OT of non-routine changes in the treatment situation, discharge complications or other circumstances that require reassessment or staff guidance.
Instructs ancillary staff in patient positioning, mobility and care giving.
Educates patient and/or family in home exercise programs, transfers, care giving, home safety and use of adaptive equipment, appropriate to level of understanding.
Adheres to department policy regarding time frame, appropriate form and content of written rehabilitation documentation.
Completes daily progress notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, all relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs.
Completes treatment summaries when applicable.
Progress notes are written for each intervention.
Reasons for canceled treatments are documented.
Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames.
Documents evidence of patient and family/care education.
Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts.
Contacts families, physicians or other health care team members in anticipation of special needs of the patients or family in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation.
Includes family/care giver in education and training as appropriate.
Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members and is open to feedback and receptive to change.
Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel.
Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit.
Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic.
Makes efficient use of non-billable time and minimizes use of non-billable time.
Completes routine administrative responsibilities within established time frames consistently.
Contributes to educational and training efforts of department /clinic.
Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about department expenses and revenue used in the department.