Physical Therapy Assistant

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities

Provides direct patient care in a personalized and compassionate manner utilizing the Physical Therapy Assistant Process:

A. Successfully demonstrates proficiency of basic skills, equipment, and procedures, including unit specific skills.

B. Follows physician's orders and plan of care established by a physical therapist.

C. Uses the therapy process and critical thinking skills to provide care toward outlined goals.

D. Provides physical therapy care on weekends when assigned.

F. Reports patient condition/activity to Home Care Director, Clinical Coordinator and team members when appropriate.

G. Maintains ability to drive, dependable transportation, and auto insurance.

Documents in a manner which is complete, accurate and legible in all designated areas:

A. Completes daily notes and communication notes.

B. Assesses and documents patient condition per department policy and as changes occur.

C. Completes documentation according to policy.

E. Notifies nursing of medication changes and documents communication.

F. Completes charting appropriately.

G. Charting reflects implementation of plan of care.

H. Patient education and response is documented.

I. Physician orders are reviewed prior to home visit and care reflects current orders.

J. Works with PT to update the plan of care per policy.

K. Pain assessment and follow up is performed and documented per policy.

M. Assists in training and orientation of students and new employees.

N. Documents patient assessments and interventions at point of care on the laptop computer and transfers the information to the server twice daily.

Communication skills as evidenced by:

A. Communicates verbally and non-verbally in a concise, effective, and appropriate manner to colleagues, physicians, patients, and family/significant others:

* Hand-off patient reports to colleagues are complete, concise, and accurate.

* Communicates with dignity and respect to colleagues, physicians, patients and visitors.

* Reports changes in patient condition to Physician, Physical Therapist, and Clinical Coordinator as appropriate.

* Calls physicians as needed and has all required information available.

* Communicates with insurance case managers as needed.

* Notifies patients of anticipated visit schedule.

B. Displays a positive attitude.

C. Delegation: makes safe and appropriate requests of team and ancillary personnel and role models effective communication and behavior for team members.

D. Collaboration/Coordination:

* Ensures patient needs are met and adequate supplies available for upcoming visits.

* Demonstrates cooperation and support as a team member.

* Submits anticipated visits to scheduler weekly.

* Coordinates care with ancillary services to schedule visits to facilitate completion and patient satisfaction.

E. Education of patient and staff:

* Acts as a change agent to facilitate new processes.

* Evaluates knowledge and provides verbal and written instruction.

F. Answers all pages and telephones promptly and professionally. Is able to answer questions or direct caller to appropriate personnel.

Actively supports Performance Improvement initiatives by following home health policies, procedures, and programs; provides ongoing peer education (i.e., Customer Satisfaction, Physician Satisfaction, Co-Worker Satisfaction, and Process Improvement):

A. Reports occurrences and events to Director, Clinical Coordinator and/or Nurse Case Manager.

B. Reports allergic/adverse medication reactions to Clinical Coordinator and/or Nurse Case Manager.

C. Adheres to Infection Control Policies.

D. Adheres to Employee Health Policies.

E. Participates in departmental and organizational process improvement activities.

F. Performs record reviews and chart audits at least quarterly and as assigned.

G. Understands

Qualifications:

Qualifications

Education: Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.

Licensure: Current Arkansas Physical Therapy Assistant Licensure.

Current valid driver's license.

Experience:

Certifications: Basic CPR certification.

Valid drivers license and ability to drive.

Other: Ability to effectively read and communicate in English.

Basic computer skills.

Preferred Education:

Preferred Licensure:

Preferred Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.

Home health experience preferred.

Preferred Certifications:

Preferred Other: Additional languages preferred.

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