Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Rehab Unit - Maryview Medical Center

Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Essential Job Functions :

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients' responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and / or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
• Collaborates with Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.

Licensing / Certification :

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)

BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Work Experience : None

Training : None

Language : None

Patient Population :

Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.

Neonates (0-4 weeks)

Infant (1-12 months)

Pediatrics (1-12 years)

Adolescents (13-17 years)

Adults (18-64 years)

Geriatrics (65 years and older)

Working Conditions :

Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.

Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.

General office environment.

May be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.

May be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.

May be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.

May be required to use physical restraints.

May be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.

May be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.

May have periods of constant interruptions.

Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.

Prolonged periods of working alone may be possible

Additional Physical Requirements / Hazards :

Manual dexterity (eye / hand coordination)

Perform shift work

Maneuver weight of patients

Hear alarms / telephone / audio recordings

Reach above shoulder

Repetitive arm / hand movements

Finger Dexterity

Color Vision

Acuity far

Acuity near

Depth perception

Use of Latex products

Exposure to toxic / caustic / chemicals / detergents

Exposure to moving mechanical parts

Exposure to dust / fumes

Exposure to potential electrical shock

Exposure to x ray / electromagnetic energy

Exposure to high pitched noises

Gaseous risk exposure

Skills :

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