Physical Therapy Assistant

KLICKITAT COUNTY PUBLIC HOSPITAL DISTRICT NO 1•Goldendale, WA

39d•$34 - $41•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant works directly under the supervision of a qualified physical therapist, carrying out the rehabilitation program for patients in inpatient, swing-bed, and/or outpatient settings. Full-time benefits include medical, vision, dental, and prescription drug coverage, as well as HSA/FSA, life insurance, long-term disability insurance, retirement plans, and generous Paid Time Off.

Requirements

Education: Graduation from a two-year college program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association OR has two (2) years of experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant as defined by HFCA Conditions of Participation.
Current Washington state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Ensures patient dignity and respects patient values.
Operates within ethical standards.
objective measures, progress toward goals, response to treatment, assessments, and barriers.
Provides specific patient interventions based on diagnostic findings and the patient’s functional status.
Provides specific patient intervention in the areas of ambulation, mobility, transfers, endurance, and balance.
treatment notes reflect actual treatment and response
progress toward goals is tracked at least weekly
progress is measured in relation to functional abilities
Participates in the treatment planning process, including discharge planning and regular evaluation and update of patient-centered treatment plans.
Plans and conducts scheduled physical therapy group sessions/ programs, and individual sessions as needed, in accordance with the treatment plan, daily priorities of patients, and unit needs.
Adapts group and individual activities and goals to meet patients' needs.
Provides supervision of patients on therapeutic trips when assigned.
Reports to the charge nurse or other appropriate staff all pertinent patient/unit observations/actions in order to ensure continuity of care.
Demonstrates consideration of resource management.
Assists with the orientation of patients and families to the rehab facility and program.
Participates in patient teaching by working directly with the patient/family and the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet education needs.
Provides ongoing education to the patient and family as needed.
Develops and promotes educational and public service information programs in cooperation with the hospital and in consideration of the overall marketing strategy.
Provides resources and support for patients before, during, and after treatment.
Participates in discharge/aftercare planning by working with the interdisciplinary team to identify and meet patient/family needs as documented in the patient care plan.
Participates in and/or facilitates community meetings, activity groups, and patient education groups.
Participates in preparing the patient/family for discharge by providing the necessary discharge teaching to the patient and family and documenting the same.
Participates in and conducts community and professional education programs as requested.
Communicates results and trends to supervisor.
Provides feedback to the supervisor on an ongoing basis regarding concerns, improvements, and changes.
Identifies areas needing improvement and participates in facility Quality Improvement activities.
Actively participates in the comprehensive program evaluation system.
Always use universal precautions to prevent and control infection.
Completes the department's infection control competency.
Recognizes hazards of the job. Namely, exposure to communicable diseases.
Ensures the facility is safe and reports deficiencies to the supervisor.
Completes all required competencies per program regulations.
Keeps current on CEU requirements to maintain licensure status.
Participates in new employee orientation.
Ensures confidentiality of all information encountered.
Completes routine paperwork within prescribed timeframes and efficiently documents, on appropriate forms, all required, pertinent, and meaningful observations and information.
Performs other duties as assigned.