Physical Therapist Assistant Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Certification by the National Board for Certification in Physical Therapy.
• Licensure with the State of Virginia.
• Physical ability to lift, position, and transport patients with physical impairments.
• BLS Certification – American Heart 'Healthcare Provider' (HCP) – AHA Approved.
• Ability to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served, applying knowledge of lifespan growth and development and interpreting patient-status information to identify age-specific needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide patient care, treatment, and services within the scope of license, certification, or registration and applicable laws and regulations.
• Assist the physical therapist with treatment planning and evaluation procedures.
• Assist the physical therapist in treating patients using modalities, therapeutic exercise, assistive devices, and functional activities.
• Give the primary physical therapist verbal or written feedback about significant observations and changes in a patient's condition or response to treatment.
• Help estimate equipment and supply needs and may participate in acquiring and inventorying supplies and equipment.
• Cover patients in the absence of other staff.
• Document patient status and progress according to established time standards and reimbursement guidelines.
• Communicate with appropriate people to integrate physical therapy treatment as necessary or directed.
• Participate in educational programs for patients, families, and health care workers about treatment procedures, functional activities, and home programs.
• Participate in patient care conferences as requested.
• Participate in meetings and in-services as assigned.
• Follow hospital policies and procedures, including those related to patient confidentiality and infection control.
• Meet or exceed program productivity expectations.
• Provide discipline-specific coverage within the Mary Free Bed system after cross-training orientation, as requested.
• Support program operations as assigned.
• Act as a patient advocate.
• Demonstrate competence with relevant software and hardware required for the role.
• Follow Mary Free Bed Standards of Behavior when working with patients, coworkers, and community members.
• Serve as a clinical instructor for physical therapist assistant students; supervise, teach, and evaluate students and volunteers, and communicate with participating universities about student skill levels.
• Serve as a resource person in the area of expertise.
• Participate in program development and research activities as assigned.
• Participate in orientation and training of new staff.
• Help maintain clean and orderly treatment areas.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service and standards of behavior, encourage and coach team members, promote teamwork and direct communication, and handle confidential information discreetly and sensitively.
• Contribute to quality improvement by identifying problems and seeking solutions, promoting patient and family satisfaction, and participating in departmental customer-service monitoring and reporting.
• Provide age-appropriate care by applying knowledge of growth and development across the lifespan and identifying patient needs in accordance with department policies and procedures.