Physical Therapist Assitant - McAllen, United States - DHR Health

Description

Summary:

Responsible for evaluation, planning, directing and administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as prescribed by a licensed physician. Administers treatments and physical agents as prescribed by a referring physician in an effort to restore function and prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The staff therapist coordinates, delegates and supervises responsibilities assigned to supportive staff (PTA, Therapy Technician, etc.). The staff therapist participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Provides input in formulating budget, assists in evaluating department performance versus budget controls and takes appropriate action to remain in budget guidelines. Ensures that patient changes are accurate and entered on a timely basis. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Responsibilities:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice
• Responsible for direction of the Physical Therapy Department certified staff, including Physical Therapist Assistants and Physical Therapy Aides.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, recommends change to physician as needed.
• Ability to perform an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Formulates a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and evaluates effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the formation of the plan of care.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, staff and administrative team.
• Coordinates and directs patient care to ensure patients' needs are met and hospital policy is followed.
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Assists with orientation and in-service training for certified department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Maintain HIPAA compliance
• Knowledge of DHR CARES Values and the Vision of DHR Health System
• Adhere to APTA Code of Ethics
• Other duties as assigned

Other information:

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:

• Organizational skills is necessary
• Good written and verbal communication skills required.
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer outpatient rehabilitation experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE:

• Knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Knowledge of disease processes and related causative factors.
• Knowledge of benefits/values of rehabilitative medicine and rehabilitative medicine agents.
• Knowledge of infection control, sterile technique and related impact on rehabilitative medicine practice and equipment.
• Knowledge of correct body mechanics and ergonomics
• Basic computer knowledge
• Knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.
• Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e., Code Blue).
• Appropriate telephone communication skills.
• Awareness of regulatory compliance variables preferred
• Knowledge of proper patient identification methods
• Understanding of PT State Practice Act and Rules
• Excellent patient care skills

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS:

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant school required

• Current physical therapy assistant license in the State of Texas required

• Current BLS certification required

• Organizational skills is necessary

• Good written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to read, write and speak English

• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians

• Prefer outpatient rehabilitation experience

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES:

(Chain-of-command)

1. Associate Program Director → 2. Director