Description:
The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides therapy services to patients under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist. The PTA performs the following:
• Assists the therapist in the evaluation process as directed.
• Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direct supervision of the therapist.
• Assists the therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long-term goals, and treatment plan.
• Conducts individual treatment as assigned and outlined in the treatment plan.
• Assists in the selection of techniques/media and in the sequence of activities, adapts techniques/media as indicated by patient performance and following consultation with the therapist. No major modification to the treatment plan is made without the prior consultation with the therapist.
• Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics or prosthetics. Trains patient, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
• Adheres to documentation compliance guidelines.
• Provides treatment in accordance with the established standards of practice, department procedures, and productivity standards.
• Consistently demonstrates sound judgment in the evaluation, planning, implementation, and follow-up of patient therapy programs.
Communication & Reporting Responsibilities
Self-Evaluation
Supervisory Evaluation
• Confers formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation of the patient.
• Records billable treatment times in accordance with company Billing Compliance Guidelines.
Compliance Responsibilities
Self-Evaluation
Supervisory Evaluation
• Complies with applicable legal requirements and standards including but not limited to company Policies and Procedures and Code of Conduct.
• Participates in orientation and training programs, as required.
• Reports concerns and suspected incidences of non-compliance following proper chain of command.
• Cooperates with monitoring and audit functions and investigations.
• Participates, as requested, in process improvement responsibilities.
• Maintains current licensure assuring that renewals are completed and processed within specified time frames as designated by state licensure boards.
Daily Responsibilities
Self-Evaluation
Supervisory Evaluation
• Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift.
• Adheres to established confidentiality and privacy standards, including but not limited to HIPPA legislature.
• Projects a positive and professional image at all times.
Teamwork Responsibilities
Self-Evaluation
Supervisory Evaluation
• Assists in establishing and modifying individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
• Adheres to department and patient schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen.
• Participates in patient, family, and staff education.
• Completes online in-services timely and attends facility in-services and meetings, as required.
• Provides in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team and education to the community.
• Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to the facility/company safety standards.
• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.
• Maintains positive relationships and rapport with coworkers, patients, family members, and facility personnel.
Requirements:
Certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant with state licensure
Experience in skilled nursing preferred
BLS certification preferred
Laurel MS United States