Adventist Health·Clearlake, California
Administers specialized physical therapy treatments in wound care and ergonomics to restore motor function and relieve pain. Collaborates with interdisciplinary teams and documents patient progress to ensure high-quality home health care.
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Standards of Behavior
Physical Therapist Assistant - Director of Rehabilitation Services
Professionalism and Self-Development
Physical Therapist Assistant, Ergonomics & Wound Care (AHCL)
Administers and performs standard physical therapy procedures which include, but are not limited to the following practices: active/passive exercise, massage, walking, running, muscle re-education using such PT modalities as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, traction devices, fomentations, whirlpools, etc., and give instruction on the correct use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, leg, arm, neck and back braces, prosthetic devices, etc.
Assists with ongoing collaborative interdisciplinary planning to ensure high quality home health care services.
Assumes responsibility for observing work schedule and job requirements, maintaining compliance with hospital and departmental policies including overtime, attendance, vacation, confidentiality, etc., and completing assigned projects in a timely manner.
Attends case conferences to evaluate and discuss patients progress and future plans for therapy.
Attends departmental staff meetings and Inservice meetings as required.
Conforms to established departmental quality assurance standards and procedures on a regular basis. Participates in the Performance Improvement Plan activities as requested or needed.
Demonstrates and instructs patients and other home health clinical staff on the proper use of PT modalities, massage, various exercises, etc., to use between treatments. Instructs patients family/caregivers on prescribed discharge program when necessary.
Documents patients progress by recording necessary information of treatment records, patients files, and writes and/or charts progress notes daily or as required.
Implements treatment under direction of the Physical Therapist and the Physicians orders. Checks with physical therapist periodically to reassess and plan additional therapy for the patient. Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care/service appropriate to the age of the patients/individuals served.
Keeps current on the latest developments in physical therapy by reading professional literature, participating in education classes, etc., in order to demonstrate competence for the position.
Maintains and meets expectations on time for all competencies, license, certifications and education requirements as outlined by local administration, Adventist Health (AH), The Joint Commission (TJC), Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), and all other regulatory agencies.
Orients patient to all therapeutic procedures involved and comforts patient by constantly reassuring the patient through the entire treatment session.
Prepares patient and various PT modalities such as traction devices and exercise equipment, for prescribed physical treatments as needed. Instructs other home health clinical staff on correct traction procedures when needed.
Adventist Health is a faith-based, nonprofit, integrated health system serving more than 100 communities on the West Coast and Hawaii with over 440 sites of care, including 27 acute care facilities. Founded on Adventist heritage and values, Adventist Health provides care in hospitals, clinics, home care, and hospice agencies in both rural and urban communities. Our compassionate and talented team of more than 38,000 includes employees, physicians, Medical Staff, and volunteers driven in pursuit of one mission: living God's love by inspiring health, wholeness and hope.
Provides patient care in specialty areas and under the supervision of the Physical Therapist is responsible for treatment, program development and marketing of skill sets achieved after certification in aforementioned areas. Provides in-servicing and education to department, hospital and physician staff and the general public as required.
Reports patient progress or any complications directly to the attending physician as needed.
Schedules and completes visits within established timeframes.
Takes initiative to contact physical therapist or other home health care professionals as needed to ensure quality care for the patient.
Willingly performs other duties and innovations as assigned.
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