Physical Therapy Assistant

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

10d•Onsite

About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its West Phoenix Clinic. The organization provides integrated musculoskeletal and neurological care and emphasizes research, academics, community service, and excellence in patient care. The Physical Therapy Assistant works as an integrated 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, patients, and families, and documents care in the medical record. The assistant also helps train Physical Therapy Technicians and follows department policies, state regulations, OSHA requirements, and infection-control procedures while maintaining patient confidentiality.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Current state PTA certification; the assistant must be certified in the state where they practice.
At least 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.
Strong communication skills.
Ability to communicate clearly and engage with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere and engage with patients of all ages, backgrounds, ethnicities, and physical abilities.
Ability to support patients of all sizes during transfers.
Ability to use a computer system to document patient medical records.
Ability to lift 50 pounds 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 patient-care standards.
Document care and other patient information in the medical record in accordance with the state practice act.
Serve as an integrated 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.
Communicate with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Interpret the physical therapy plan of care, participate in developing progressions within it, and execute the plan for each patient.
Recognize fall-risk, high-risk, or non-compliant patients.
Use the computer system to document patient medical records.