Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN - Acute Care - Jeff Highway -

Ochsner Health•New Orleans, LA

9d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides routine treatment under a licensed Physical Therapist’s plan of care and supervision. The role provides direct patient care after a licensed Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient, documents patient progress in daily progress notes or summaries to physicians, and communicates changes in patient status to the therapist. The assistant maintains patient records, participates in staff and committee projects, meets productivity levels, and may educate or train others within the discipline. The role also adapts communication and care to the needs of specific patient populations and follows applicable laws, accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and the employer’s Compliance & Privacy Program and Standards of Conduct. This position works directly with patients in a healthcare setting and requires travel throughout and between facilities. Routine duties involve exposure to blood, body fluids, tissue, communicable diseases, and potentially hazardous medications or waste. Physical demands include frequently exerting 10 to 20 pounds of force and occasionally up to 100 pounds, as well as stooping, bending, reaching, squatting, crawling, grabbing, and manual dexterity. Mechanical lifting devices or team lifts should be used.

Requirements

Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
No prior work experience required.
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, or eligibility for licensure by examination or reciprocity from another state.
Basic Life Support (BLS) certification from the American Heart Association.
Computer skills and dexterity for data entry and retrieval of patient information.
Proficiency with Windows-style applications, role-specific software packages, and keyboard use.
Effective verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present information clearly and professionally to people at varying levels throughout the patient care process.
Strong organizational skills.
Good interpersonal skills.
Ability to meet the physical demands described, including lifting or exerting force, movement, and manual dexterity.
Ability to travel throughout and between facilities.

Responsibilities

Perform physical therapy treatments prescribed by a physician under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.
Communicate and document changes in a patient's status and inform the therapist when the patient requires reassessment.
Maintain patient records according to documentation standards, policies, and procedures.
Participate in staff and committee projects.
Achieve productivity levels established by administration.
Educate and train others within the discipline when required.
Adapt behavior and communication to the patient population, including respecting privacy, introducing oneself appropriately, explaining services or procedures, requesting permission, and adapting communication style.
Remain knowledgeable about applicable federal, state, and local laws, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements, and ensure compliance.
Report known or suspected unethical or questionable conduct and patient or employee safety, privacy, or other compliance-related concerns.
Perform other related duties as required.