Physical Therapy Assistant

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Sun City, AZ

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About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Peoria Clinic. The organization provides integrated musculoskeletal and neurological care and emphasizes research, academics, community service, and excellence in patient care. The assistant works as a primary member of the treatment team for each case in their caseload, carrying out the plan of care in accordance with state board recommendations and guidelines. The role includes communicating with physicians, staff, patients, and other departments; documenting care; helping resolve patient inquiries; and supporting patient safety, confidentiality, and quality of care. The position also assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians and complies with department policies, state regulations, OSHA requirements, and infection-control procedures. The role requires an associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program, current state PTA certification, and at least one year of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic or equivalent experience. Work takes place in a normal office environment, with some travel within the community. Physical demands include sitting and standing, occasional assistance with patient transfers, lifting up to 50 pounds, kneeling, squatting, and overhead lifting.

Requirements

Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Current PTA certification in the state where the assistant practices.
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 and communicate with a wide variety of learning styles.
Clear communication and ability to engage with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Ability to integrate and communicate in a team environment.
Ability to support patients with a wide range of physical abilities.
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 high patient-care standards.
Document care and other patient information in the medical record in accordance with the state practice act.
Serve as a 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.
Interpret and carry out physical therapy plans of care, and participate in developing progressions within those plans.
Recognize fall-risk, high-risk, or non-compliant patients.
Use the computer system to document patient medical records.
Support patients with a wide range of physical abilities and engage with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities.