Physical Therapy Assistant - FT Days

Physical Therapy Assistant

Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients with disabilities, injuries, and diseases to facilitate maximal mobility and recovery. The PTA will be responsible for implementing selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtaining data related to the interventions provided, and making modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort. Any position that has direct patient care is considered to be safety sensitive by Avem Health Partners standards.

Job Description

• Administers a variety of patient care and special procedures utilizing unique skills and training specific to this department.
• Reviews the supervising therapist's evaluation of referred patients, including patient medical records, interviews, and other assessments.
• Develops and reviews individualized plans of care based on findings with the supervising therapist.
• Implements the plan of care and demonstrates competency in methods and modalities employed in assisting patients in reaching treatment goals.
• Conducts patient and/or family education activities as a component of treatment.
• Performs accurate and timely reporting of patient responses to evaluation and treatment.
• Completes all daily notations and charges, initial evaluations, progress notes, and discharge summaries within department parameters.
• Documents patient education activities in accordance with department requirements.
• Completes relevant portions of interdisciplinary patient care documents in accordance with department requirements.
• Identifies patient's strengths and successes as well as barriers to be overcome.
• Coordinates treatment programs with applicable members of the department and other services to enhance and maximize patient outcomes.
• Modifies treatment plans as appropriate and documents revisions.
• Maintains client and organizational confidentiality at all times.
• Participates in the Quality Management (Quality Improvement) program and completes all required in-service programs to ensure standards are met and skills are kept current.
• Delivers a high level of customer service to all internal and external customers.
• Demonstrates leadership competencies through communication and relationship building, developing self and others, and teamwork.
• Communicates with all members of the healthcare team.
• Ensures all safety and infection control practices are followed.
• Thinks quickly and competently in stressful situations.
• Performs other duties as assigned within scope of practice.

Behavioral Standards

• Supports the mission, vision, and goals of Avem Health Partners and serves as a role model within the company.
• Exhibits positive customer service behavior in everyday work interactions.
• Demonstrates a courteous and respectful attitude to internal workforce and external customers.
• Communicates accurately and appropriately.
• Handles difficult situations in a discreet and professional manner.
• Holds self-accountable for professional practice.
• Interacts and copes effectively with diverse populations in stressful situations resulting from trauma and illness.
• Participates in performance improvement activities utilizing principles to support and improve patient care.
• Demonstrates knowledge of unit goals and is active in committees and projects to achieve these goals.
• Keeps current with literature regarding changing practices, interventions, and best practices in patient care.
• Assumes responsibility for seeking out educational and professional opportunities for personal learning needs and growth as well as meeting mandatory education requirements.
• Acts as a preceptor as requested.
• Demonstrates excellent work attendance and attends and actively participates in a variety of meetings and training sessions as required.
• Adheres to the Avem Health Partners Code of Conduct and Standards of Behavior. Complies with established policies, procedures, and all health and safety requirements.

Requirements

• Associates degree from an accredited therapy program
• Current Oklahoma license as a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
• Current BLS (or obtained within 30 days of hire)
• Two (2) years experience preferred

Physical Requirements

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. This job requires visual abilities, auditory abilities, which must be intact to perform duties.