*Physical Therapist Assistant -PRN - Lockhart Outpatient Clinic
Company: PAM Health
Location: Lockhart
Posted on: January 24, 2023
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Job Description:
Physical Therapist Assistant
The Physical Therapist Assistant, under the direction of the
Physical Therapist, will be primarily responsible for direct
patient care, planning and implementing specific treatment programs
for individual patients according to the principles and practices
of Physical Therapy in the Post Acute Medical System. The Physical
Therapist Assistant will additionally be involved in the further
development of the services. The Physical Therapist Assistant must
be flexible to meet the needs of the system within many different
facilities. Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
This is a non-exempt position. Treats patients with ages from
pediatric to geriatric.
RESPONSIBILITIES
--- Executes appropriate treatment plans for patients, as
recommended by the physical therapist.
--- Demonstrates competency in accordance with hospital policy,
procedures and practices.
--- Instructs patients in equipment use per physical therapist's
recommendations.
--- Identifies and implements appropriate patient/family education
in consultation with physical therapist.
--- Completes accurate records to ensure correct documentation
(i.e., charge sheets, treatment records, medical record documents)
in an appropriate timeframe and in accordance with Post Acute's
policies and procedures. Assures the accuracy, completeness, and
timeliness of charge capture per system, hospital or clinic, and
department policies and procedures.
--- Completes accurate and timely reports for any unusual
occurrences which occur to patients, visitors, staff, or self, and
actively uses safety measures to prevent avoidable injuries.
--- Communicates patient status at care conferences.
--- Assists and collaborates with the medical director, physician
or consultants and other staff members of the rehabilitation team
in circumstances where joint efforts are necessary.
--- Participates in staff meetings.
--- Participates in inservices to disseminate professional and/or
administrative knowledge and/or policies.
--- Assists with the maintenance of hospital or clinic equipment;
reporting need for repairs and replacements when necessary.
--- Participates in specialized training for program development
when requested by Director.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Training: Licensed as PTA in the state where the
hospital or clinic resides. Current BLS certification required.
Experience: One year of clinical experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
--- Verbal ability to facilitate communication with professional
medical staff, patients and their families, and the public.
--- Numerical ability to understand clinical data.
--- Acts in accordance with a well-developed sense of professional
and ethical values.
--- Needs good motor coordination to handle patients and equipment
safely.
--- Able to function in repetitive and/or changing tasks with
ease.
--- Able to work and reason independently, logically, impartially
and accurately.
--- Able to provide leadership and direction within her/his duties
for the optimal functioning of the team.
--- Able to accept and utilize advice and constructive
criticism.
--- Openness and willingness to modify work style in order to meet
patient and hospital or clinic needs.
--- Willingness to assume more responsibility.
ABOUT US
PAM Health is committed to being the most trusted source for
post-acute services in every community it serves by utilizing
experienced and dedicated staff to provide high quality patient
care and customer service. With over 60 Long Term Acute Care and
Rehabilitation hospitals and 18 Outpatient Clinics currently in
operation across the country, we are proud to offer services
including comprehensive wound care, aquatic therapy, ventilator
weaning, amputation treatment, pain management and much more.
Joining our PAMily allows you to work in a collaborative
environment with colleagues and leadership with exposure to a
variety of patient care levels. Aside from our competitive pay,
generous paid benefit time, and excellent insurance options, you
will also have opportunities for professional growth through our
Education Advancement Program.
We are excited to learn more about you and hope that you consider
joining us on a shared mission to improve the lives of others by
being an integral part of our We Care Program. Please take a moment
to visit us online atwww.postacutemedical.com for a comprehensive
look at how we're able to positively impact our local
communities.
PAM Health does not discriminate and does not permit
discrimination, including, without limitation, bullying, abuse or
harassment, on the basis of actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status, or based on association with another
person on account of that person's actual or perceived race, color,
religion, national origin, ancestry, age, gender, physical or
mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or
expression or HIV status.
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