PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT-Part-time

Morningside Ministries•San Antonio, TX

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, this part-time role involves initiating individual physical therapy treatment plans for residents in various settings. The Physical Therapy Assistant will deliver treatments and modalities as prescribed by physicians, plan services within patient capabilities, and manage daily treatment schedules. This role also includes supervising therapy technicians/aides, collaborating with physicians and nursing staff on care plans, and observing/evaluating treatment effects. Accurate and timely record-keeping of treatments, discharge summaries, and other pertinent documentation is essential. The position also involves training residents, staff, and students, maintaining department policies on safety, infection control, and quality improvement, and initiating corrective plans. Assisting in identifying appropriate adaptive equipment and providing training, participating in discharge planning and care plan development, and maintaining ongoing communication with residents and families are key responsibilities. Compliance with all Morningside Ministries policies, federal and state laws, and agency regulations is required. The role emphasizes teamwork and maintaining strong working relationships with colleagues. General office tasks and special assignments may also be required.

Requirements

Completes and/or meets required training and certification requirements of Morningside Ministries and governing authorities.
Requires current certification as an Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Texas.
Requires understanding and ability to use simple arithmetic and grammar with accuracy, equivalent to knowledge normally acquired through four years of high school (or G.E.D.).
Ability to understand and carry out detailed oral and written instructions.
Requires proficient working knowledge of the principles and practices of physical therapy.
Requires proficient working knowledge of documentation of patient treatments as required by federal and state regulations.
Requires ability to apply treatment modalities to residents under direction of physical therapist and physician’s orders.

Nice To Haves

Minimum of one year related experience preferred.
Prior related experience or training in rehabilitative and restorative therapy and experience with aging population preferred.

Responsibilities

Initiate individual physical therapy treatment plan for residents in a variety of settings under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Deliver physical therapy treatments and modalities per physician’s orders.
Plan physical therapy services within each patient’s capabilities as indicated.
Review daily schedule of patient treatment with assignment of new residents and/or treatment.
Supervise care given by Therapy Tech/Aide.
Collaborate with physician and nursing staff for plan of care as indicated.
Observe and evaluate treatment effects and make recommendations for changes as needed.
Timely and accurately record treatment effects in accordance with established procedures.
Maintain records pertinent to patient treatments; submit documentation timely.
Timely and accurately complete discharge summary.
Direct and/or conduct training for residents, staff, and students as directed.
Maintain department policies and procedures in regard to safety, infection control and quality improvement programs.
Initiate plan of correction based on recommendations from the Quality Assessment and Assurance Committee (QAAC).
Assist in identifying the need for most appropriate and cost effective adaptive equipment and training to help residents reach maximum physical function.
Participate in discharge planning, development and implementation of care plans and resident assessment.
Instruct residents and family members in care and use of adaptive equipment.
Maintain communications with residents and family members on an ongoing basis.
Maintain compliance with all Morningside Ministries policies, procedures and requirements.
Maintain compliance with all federal and state laws.
Maintain compliance with all agency regulatory guidelines and requirements.
Work successfully as part of a team and responsible for developing then maintaining strong working relationships with co-workers.
Perform general office tasks as required.
Perform special assignments, projects, and other duties as required.