Inpatient PTA Opening - Full time

and Duties:

• Assure the quality of patient care and treatment programs by providing hands on treatment and direction to subordinate staff on matters of treatment.
• Assist patient preparing for therapy and return trip. Assist with dressing and undressing; removing and putting on braces or supportive equipment, prostheses, crutches, etc.
• Implement patient plan of care and goals using appropriate physical therapy skills.
• Clean and prepare equipment for therapy session.
• Assist patients keep track of counting exercises.
• Straighten and clean rooms.
• Perform administrative duties.
• Measure and track range of motion.
• Record data progress during therapy session.
• Actively listen to patient and family concerns when modifying treatment plans.
• Be able to provide patient care during scheduled hours as assigned by a supervisor.
• Educate and motivate patients and families to learn and improve functional activities.
• Assure the quality of overall perceived patient care.
• Document progress, home programs, and other required documentation in a timely manner.
• Confer with other staff members to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment plans.
• Maintain patient and family confidentiality at all times.
• Participate in continuing education activities and obtain required contact hours.
• All job duties considered essential to job performance.
• Additional job duties as assigned. Adherence to GO Physical Therapy Policies
• Demonstrate positive rapport with staff members, developing positive employee relations.
• Demonstrate sound judgment by taking appropriate actions regarding questionable findings or concerns.
• Take direction and initiate actions that will allow the assumption of cross-functional duties to ensure seamless patient care.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Follow GO Physical Therapy polices and procedures, including safety processes.