Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus!

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo)•Mesa, AZ

About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Mesa Physical Therapy clinic. The organization provides integrated musculoskeletal and neurological care and emphasizes patient care, research, academics, community service, and quality improvement. The Physical Therapy Assistant works as a primary member of the treatment team for each assigned case, carrying out the plan of care in accordance with state-board recommendations and guidelines. The role involves communicating with physicians, staff, patients, and other departments; documenting care in the medical record; maintaining patient confidentiality; and complying with department policies, state regulations, OSHA requirements, and infection-control procedures. The assistant also helps train Physical Therapy Technicians. The position requires an associate’s 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. The work takes place in a normal office environment, may involve some travel within the community, and includes physical demands such as supporting patients during transfers and lifting up to 50 pounds.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Current state PTA certification; certification must be in the state where the PTA 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 successfully and communicate with a wide variety of learning styles.
Critical communication skills.
Ability to recognize patients at risk of falls, patients at high risk, or patients who are non-compliant.
Ability to communicate clearly and engage with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Ability to interpret a physical therapy plan of care, participate in developing progressions within it, and execute it for each patient.
Ability to work collaboratively in a team atmosphere to support patients, clients, colleagues, and co-workers.
Ability to work with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities, including 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.