Outpatient Lymphedema Physical Therapist Assistant

Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient

St. Luke's is proud of the skills, experience, and compassion of its employees. The employees of St. Luke's are our most valuable asset! Individually and together, our employees are dedicated to satisfying the mission of our organization, which is an unwavering commitment to excellence as we care for the sick and injured; educate physicians, nurses, and other health care providers; and improve access to care in the communities we serve, regardless of a patient's ability to pay for health care. As a Physical Therapist Assistant, Outpatient, you will work with patients who need to improve their mobility and function. You will direct patients in executing a plan of care established and supervised by a Physical Therapist. You will also document their progress and report any issues or concerns.

Job Description

• Follow the treatment plan established by the physical therapist and adjust it as needed
• Assist patients with exercises, manual therapy, modalities, and other interventions
• Educate patients and their families on home exercises, precautions, and self-care
• Monitor patients' vital signs, pain level, and response to treatment
• Record patients' outcomes, goals, and discharge plans
• Communicate effectively with the physical therapist and other team members
• Maintain a clean, safe, and organized work environment
• Comply with all ethical, legal, and professional standards
• Participate in continuing education and professional development activities
• Maintain confidentiality of all materials handled within the Network/Entity as well as the proper release of information
• Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding issues of employee, patient, and environmental safety and follow appropriate reporting requirements
• Demonstrate/models the Network's Service Excellence Standards of Performance in interactions with all customers (internal and external)
• Demonstrate Performance Improvement in the following areas as appropriate: Clinical Care/Outcomes, Customer/Service Improvement, Operational System/Process, and Safety
• Demonstrate financial responsibility and accountability through the effective and efficient use of resources in daily procedures, processes, and practices
• Comply with Network and departmental policies regarding attendance and dress code
• Demonstrate competency in the assessment, range of treatment, knowledge of growth and development, and communication appropriate to the age of the patient treated
• Attend meetings as designated or requested
• Accurately bill patients' accounts for services rendered
• Provide in-services to PT department staff and others
• Participate in QI data collection/planning
• Attend multi-disciplinary meetings as applicable
• Clean and order supplies, as assigned by facility director, for daily operations
• Other related duties as assigned, e.g., peer record review

Requirements

• Associate's degree in an accredited physical therapy assistant program is required
• Successful completion of certified physical therapist assistant program and affiliations
• Experience in outpatient physical therapy setting preferred
• Knowledge of anatomy, physiology, kinesiology, and pathology
• Ability to follow instructions, work independently, and collaborate with others
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Compassionate, patient, and respectful attitude
• Current license and certification as a physical therapy assistant in PA and/or NJ
• Active CPR certification required

Physical and Sensory Requirements

• Must be able to sit for up to ninety minutes at a time
• Able to stand for thirty to forty-five minutes consecutively
• Must be able to use hands/fingers to manipulate dials on machines
• Must have the ability to occasionally stoop/bend, squat, crouch, kneel, and reach above shoulder level
• Must have the ability to lift/move patients up to 50 lbs., push/pull patients weighing up to 50 lbs.
• Must be capable of tactile sensation as it relates to feeling for muscle spasms, texture, and skin temperature
• Must have the ability to hear as it relates to normal conversation
• Must be capable of seeing as it relates to general vision, depth perception, and peripheral vision