Outpatient Rehabilitation Physical Therapist Assistant

St. Charles Health System•Bend, OR

1d•$32 - $49•Onsite

About The Position

Provides treatment and rehabilitation under the supervision and in consultation with a licensed Physical Therapist and as prescribed by the referring physician. Works with family and team members regarding patient’s abilities and goals in consultation with a Licensed Physical Therapist. This position does not directly manage any other caregivers.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Must have necessary requisites for licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Oregon State Board of Health.
Preferably a member in good standing of the American Physical Therapy Association, licensed or working under provisional permit.
Valid Oregon driver's license and ability to meet SCHS driving requirements.
Current AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider certification.
Must have one year experience with therapy procedures, current orthopedic and neurological follow-up procedures, and rehabilitation practices.
Must be able to wear appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) required to perform the job safely.
Demonstrates St. Charles Health System values of Accountability, Caring and Teamwork in every interaction.
Must have excellent communication skills and ability to interact with a diverse population and professionally represent St. Charles Health System.
Ability to effectively interact and communicate with all levels within St. Charles Health System and external customers/clients/potential employees.
Strong team working and collaborative skills.
Ability to effectively reach consensus with a diverse population with differing needs.
Ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to multi-task and work independently.
Attention to detail.
Performs basic math (add, subtract, multiply and divide) calculations.
Read, write, speak and understand English.
Basic to intermediate ability and experience in computer applications, specifically electronic medical records system an MS Office.

Nice To Haves

Previous Physical Therapy Assistant experience in a hospital or medical based setting.

Responsibilities

Provides treatment to patients under the supervision and per established plan of care of a licensed Physical Therapist, while adhering to the Physical Therapy assistant scope of practice.
Assists the Physical Therapist with gathering pertinent data to be included in required physical therapy reassessments (for patients for whom the physical therapist assistant has been providing treatment).
Collaborates with the Physical Therapist in making modifications or changes to the plan of care or goals based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of that patient, the patient’s condition, progress or response to physical therapy treatments.
Makes recommendations regarding discharge of patients to supervising Physical Therapist based on the Physical Therapy Assistant’s treatment of the patient and patient response to skilled intervention.
Provides resource information to patient, family, and staff.
Functions as a member of the Interdisciplinary Care Team to assure patient care is accomplished effectively and efficiently in a cost effective manner.
Accurately documents information in a timely manner demonstrating compliance with departmental and professional regulations.
Participates in clinical care conferencing and with team members in facilitating patient’s and family’s learning throughout the continuum of care.
Supports the vision, mission and values of the organization in all respects.
Supports Lean principles of continuous improvement with energy and enthusiasm, functioning as a champion of change.
Provides and maintains a safe environment for caregivers, patients and guests.
Conducts all activities with the highest standards of professionalism and confidentiality. Complies with all applicable laws, regulations, policies, and procedures, supporting the organization’s corporate integrity efforts by acting in an ethical and appropriate manner, reporting known or suspected violation of applicable rules, and cooperating fully with all organizational investigations and proceedings.
Delivers customer service and/or patient care in a manner that promotes goodwill, is timely, efficient and accurate.
May perform additional duties of similar complexity within the organization, as required or assigned.