Tahoe Forest Health System·Truckee, California
The Physical Therapy Assistant implements medically prescribed therapy programs and modalities under the direction of a Physical Therapist. They are responsible for providing high-quality patient care and collaborating with hospital team members to meet patient needs.
This position will primarily support Inpatient Therapy Services in the SNF/LTC facility.
Bargaining Unit: Non Represented
$38.53/hour + DOE
Summary Under the direct supervision of the manager the licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) is responsible for providing patient care services consisting of implementation of modalities and treatments. These will be completed under the Plan of Care (POC) as documented by the evaluating Physical Therapist in accordance with established departmental policies and procedures and as indicated by licensing agencies in the State of practice (CA/NV). The PTA is committed to providing high quality health care services and to accommodating to the changing needs of the various communities that Tahoe Forest Hospital serves. Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Under the direction of a Physical Therapist, implement medically prescribed physical therapy programs.
Effectively utilizes appropriate resources to ensure sensitive, personal care to individuals who require physical therapy services.
Carries out individualized therapy programs for each patient, recommending treatment changes when appropriate.
Collaborates with other team members and services in the hospital to assure that services and activities can be properly maintained to meet the needs of the patients.
Assures that patients and visitors follow established policies and procedures at all times.
Interprets physical therapy policies and procedures to patients and family members, as necessary.
Participates in peer feedback to improve performance of line of service.
Clinician will practice fiscal responsibility and strive to maintain minimum targeted key performance indicators as set by Director of Therapy and Clinical Manager of department.
Extends courtesy and consideration to others in interpersonal relationships.
Channels suggestions, criticisms, and questions to appropriate personnel.
Seeks clarification of duties when needed.
Participates in the quality improvement process.
Establishes good rapport with all team members, patients and other health care providers.
Participates in activities to meet the health needs of people locally, nationally, or globally as recommended by the APTA code of ethics.
Demonstrates System Values in performance and behavior.
Complies with System policies and procedures.
Other duties as may be assigned
Candidates must hold an Associate's Degree from an accredited PTA program and be licensed to practice in California or Nevada. A Basic Life Support (BLS) certification for Healthcare Providers is required.
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