The Physical Therapy Assistant administers physical therapy treatments under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, focusing on facilitating patient mobility and recovery. Responsibilities include implementing treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and coordinating care with other healthcare team members.
Requirements summary
Candidates must have an Associate's degree from an accredited therapy program and a current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapy Assistant. Two years of experience is preferred, along with current BLS certification.
PURPOSE: Under supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients with disabilities, injuries and diseases to facilitate maximal mobility/recovery. The PTA will be responsible for implementing selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners’ standards.
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LIMITED TO: Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills/training to this department. Review the supervising therapist's evaluation of referred patients. Review patient medical records, interviews and other assessments of patient. Develop and review individualized plan of care based on findings with supervising therapist. Implement plan of care. Demonstrate competency in methods and modalities employed in assisting patient in reaching treatment goals. Demonstrate patient and/or family education activities as a component of treatment. Perform accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment. Complete all daily notations and charges, progress notes, and discharge summaries within department parameters. Document patient education activities in accordance with department requirements. Complete relevant portions of interdisciplinary patient care documents in accordance with department requirements. Identify patient's strengths and successes as well as barriers to be overcome. Coordinate treatment program with applicable members of the department and other services to enhance and maximize the patient's outcomes. Modify treatment plan as appropriate and document revisions. Maintains client and organizational confidentiality at all times. Participates in the Quality Management (Quality Improvement) program and completes all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current. Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers. Demonstrates leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork. Communicates with all members of the healthcare team. Ensure all safety and infection control practices are followed. Ability to think quickly and competently in stressful situations. Performing other duties as assigned within scope of practice.
Behaviorial
STANDARDS: The individual must support the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serve as a role model within the company. Exhibit positive customer service behavior in every day work interactions. Demonstrate a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers. Communicate accurately and appropriately. Handle difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner. Hold self-accountable for professional practice. Interact and cope effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness. Participate in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care. Demonstrate knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals. Keep current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions and best practices in patient care. Assume responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements. Act as a preceptor as requested. Demonstrate excellent work attendance and attend and actively participate in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required. Adhere to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies and procedures and all health and safety requirements.
EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS: Associates degree or higher from an accredited therapy program.
CERTIFICATION/LICENSURE: Current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA). Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire).
EXPERIENCE: Two (2) years’ experience preferred.
Physical
REQUIREMENTS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duties satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Such accommodations must be requested by the employee/applicant to be considered. This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, must be intact to perform duties. Must be able to lift patients to and from bed or other surface as needed. Must be able to exert more than 100 pounds of force occasionally and/or in excess of 50 pounds of force frequently. Must be able to exert more than 20 pounds of force constantly to move patients and/or objects. Must have the physical strength and agility to position patients for a variety of examinations and procedures. Qualifications
