Physical Therapy Assistant

SPORTS MEDICINE NORTH ORTHOPAEDIC•Gloucester, MA

1d•$28 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant will work under the direct supervision of a Physical Therapist, in an outpatient orthopedic setting, and will be responsible for treatment of various orthopedic injuries including pre and postsurgical conditions. The incumbent will work closely with Orthopedic Surgeons, Physical Therapists, Athletic Trainers, and other staff to provide injury management, rehabilitation, and successful return to function for patients.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent required, along with successful completion of a MA or APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program.
Must possess MA licensure upon hire.
HIPAA and other regulatory policies
Insurance regulations, policies and procedures
Medical office procedures, policies, practices and medical terminology, telephone protocol and professional etiquette
Strong communication skills, verbal and written
Extensive customer service experience
Proven ability to multi-task
Computer skills, being proficient with Windows based software
Strong problem-solving skills and ability to think quickly, professional and efficiently
Ability to represent our organization in a professional manner

Nice To Haves

Background in sports medicine and/or professional experience in outpatient orthopedic environment preferred.
Electronic medical systems is a plus, including Athena/Centricity, Medi-Tech and the like.

Responsibilities

Read all physical therapy documentation, including initial examination and plan of care.
Note indications, contraindications, precautions and safety considerations for the patient.
Note goals and expected outcomes.
Seek clarification from physical therapist, as needed.
Review information in the medical record at each visit, including: Monitor medical record for changes in medical status and/or medical procedures.
Collect data on patient’s current condition, compare results to previously collected data and safety parameters established by the physical therapist, and determine if the safety parameters have been met.
Seek clarification from appropriate health professions’ staff for unfamiliar or ambiguous information.
Identify when the directed interventions are either beyond the scope of work or personal scope of work of the PTA.
Communicate to the physical therapist when there are significant changes in the patient’s medical status, physician referral, or when the criticality and complexity of the patient is beyond the knowledge, skills, and abilities of the PTA.
Explain the rationale for selected interventions to achieve patient goals as identified in the plan of care.
Provide interventions compliant with federal and state licensing requirements, APTA standards documents (e.g., Guide for Conduct for the PTA, Code of Ethics), and facility policies and procedures.
Assure safety of patient and self throughout patient care.
Identify the need for and take action when safety of patient or self may be at risk or has been compromised.
Utilize risk management strategies (e.g., universal precautions, body mechanics).
Assure patient privacy, rights, and dignity; position/drape patients to protect modesty.
Must follow established procedures to maintain compliance with the privacy and security provisions of the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act ("HIPAA") regarding viewing, printing, sending, faxing, verbally stating or otherwise transmitting in any form the protected health information of patients.
Follow all safety, CPR, and emergency procedures as directed.
Provide competent physical therapy interventions, including therapeutic exercise, balance coordination and agility training, body mechanics and postural stabilization, flexibility exercises, gait and locomotion training, neuromotor development training, relaxation, strength power and endurance training, functional training in self-care and home management, manual therapy, application and adjustment of assistive devices, application and adjustment of physical agents and electrotherapeutic modalities.
Document in writing/electronically patient care using language that is accurate, complete, legible, timely, and consistent with institutional, legal, and billing requirements.
Follow all safety, CPR, and emergency procedures.