Physical Therapist Assistant PRN /Per Diem

Physical Therapy Assistant

This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

About Fairbanks Memorial Hospital

Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is a non-profit facility owned by the Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. A Joint Commission-accredited facility with 152 licensed beds, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital is the primary referral center for residents of Alaska's interior with a strong patient-to-nurse ratio and Shared Leadership Infrastructure. In addition to our exceptional clinical environment, our location offers incomparable lifestyle rewards away from work. In Fairbanks, small-town living, spectacular natural beauty, and endless recreation combine to create a one-of-a-kind place to live, work, and play.

Job Description

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational, and age-specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision-making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist. Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient-related, and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.

• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.

• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow-through of care. Communicates treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.

• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.

• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost-effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel prior to delegation of tasks.

• Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.

Performs all functions according to established policies, procedures, regulatory and accreditation requirements, as well as applicable professional standards. Provides all customers of Foundation Health with an excellent service experience by consistently demonstrating our core and leader behaviors each and every day.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA or equivalent.

• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.

• BLS certification required.

• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training, and education they have received that is required to perform the job.

Preferred Qualifications

• For Foundation Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Assistant is preferred.

About Foundation Health Partners

Beginning January 1, 2017, Tanana Valley Clinic, Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, and Denali Center became part of Foundation Health Partners, a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Greater Fairbanks Community Hospital Foundation. Foundation Health Partners will operate all three facilities through a 15-member Board of Directors. At Foundation Health Partners, our patients and residents are at the heart of everything we do. Community owned and operated we are dedicated to providing compassionate health care for every chapter in your life story.

About Tanana Valley Clinic

Tanana Valley Clinic (TVC) has provided state-of-the-art medical services to the Fairbanks Community and Interior Alaska for over 50 years. TVC is a 60-provider multi-specialty group. We have an excellent group of physicians and clinical staff, many of whom have been at TVC for 20+ years, as a testament to our friendly work environment. Our passionate staff seek to make TVC the Medical Home for the people of the Interior of Alaska.

About Fairbanks Denali Center

Located next to Fairbanks Memorial Hospital, Denali Center is a 90-bed comprehensive short- and long-term care facility offering uniquely compassionate care to our adult patient population. Following the Eden Alternative, we foster a core belief that aging should be a continued stage of development and growth rather than a period of decline. Within our inviting setting, we provide residents with access to daily activities, visits from friends and family, a place to worship, and on-site shopping options. We also provide our dedicated health care professionals with deeply rewarding career opportunities and fulfilling lifestyle options.