The PTA provides therapy services based on a Physical Therapist's plan of care, focusing on patient progress and functional goals. Responsibilities include direct patient care, timely documentation, and collaboration with healthcare staff to coordinate treatment.
Requirements summary
Candidates must possess current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or evidence of application. Required skills include computer literacy and the physical ability to lift up to 50 pounds and perform frequent physical movements.
professional certificateDocumentationProblem SolvingHIPAA CompliancePatient CarePatient EducationClinical CompetencyPhysical TherapyEvidence-Based PracticePatient MobilityOrthopedic CareInterprofessional CommunicationExecutive Function Skills
Job description
Qualifications
Required
Computer literacy skills. Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or eligibility and evidence of application for licensure
Preferred
Lic/Reg/Cert
Current Oregon licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Typical physical/Mental demands
Able to stand, walk, bend, squat, and reach frequently.
Possesses physical agility and adequate reaction time to respond quickly and appropriately to unexpected patient care needs.
Must be able to see, hear and speak with or without assistive devices.
Must be able to lift 50 pounds during patient mobility occasionally and 25 pounds or less frequently utilizing proper body mechanics.
Needs ability to communicate effectively through reading, writing, and speaking in person or on telephone.
Proficiency in executive function skills, including planning, organization, focusing attention, flexible thinking/problem solving, memory, self-monitoring, and juggling of multiple tasks.
Essential job functions
After the Physical Therapist completes evaluation and plan of care, PTA provides therapy services per established treatment plan. This includes assessing patient response to treatment, planning and implementing next steps within the overall Plan of Care, education, and effective communication to maximize a patient’s progress toward achieving functional goals.
Compiles data and confers with PT staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment.
Provides direct patient care within scope of practice. Seeks excellence in practice by utilizing evidence-based or best practice techniques.
Has knowledge and skills to care for the physical and developmental needs of the population age groups that will be receiving services. Is kind and welcoming to all, regardless of gender, ethnicity, race, sexual orientation, socio-economic status, or other factors.
Appropriate use of Rehabilitation Aides.
Clear, concise, and timely documentation.
Clear and timely documentation of other conversations with or regarding patients (e.g. telephone encounter to document any discussions with patients, providers, vendors, etc.)
Demonstrates integrity through compliance with insurance regulations, accountable billing procedures, judicious use of patient’s resources, and HIPAA rules.
Maintains good efficiency through effective use of downtime that occurs through patient no shows and/or cancellations.
Complies with hospital and departmental policies and procedures, Quality Improvement program, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
Supportive to ancillary staff. This includes clear communication with front office staff and compliance with department procedures for scheduling, cancellations, no-shows, and any other duties primarily associated with the front office.
Encourages innovation by enhancing professional growth and development of self and others through participation in educational programs, in-services, and workshops. Keeps up to date on professional literature.
Communicates in a kind and respectful manner to maintain a positive working relationship with all health professionals, ancillary staff, patients, and caregivers/family.
Ability to remain calm in emergency or crisis situations.
Completes required hours of orthopedic education topics annually as directed by the Ortho Steering team for the Hip and Knee program certification.
Meets clinical competencies of hip and knee certification program in order to directly care for a Hip and Knee program patient.
Marginal job functions
Serves as Clinical Instructor for Physical Therapy Assistant students at various stages of their education.
Allows observation by and provides mentorship to high school or undergraduate students.
Promotes the profession and Sky Lakes organization through participation in in-services to residents or other hospital departments, and participation community education events.
