JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant EMPLOYER: Elliott Physical TherapyDEPARTMENT: ClinicalREPORTS TO: Clinical ManagerSummary: An Elliott PT Physical Therapist Assistant will carry out an individualized program of physical therapy as part of a patient's Care Team under the direction of an Elliott PT Physical Therapist. Each patient's program will include treatment, planning, implementation, education, and communication to maximize a patient's progress toward achieving functional goals. Physical Therapist Assistants will maintain a positive working relationship with other health professionals and collaborate with clinical and admin team members to promote a strong, team-centered workspace.Duties and Responsibilities:
- Ensure the most successful outcome for the patient by implementing the best known treatment interventions based on the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist
- Treatment interventions to include but not limited to: therapeutic exercise and activity, manual therapy techniques, patient education, functional training in self-care and home management, work conditioning and hardening, and supplying durable medical equipment (as per APTA guidelines and State Practice Acts)
- Promptly and thoroughly documents patient care, daily treatment notes, outcomes to treatment, limitations and progressions in our EMR
- Communicates regularly with the Physical Therapist regarding the patient's status, plan of care, and appropriate progressions for optimized care
- Will assist the Physical Therapist as necessary and appropriate regarding discharge planning when the patient has received maximum benefit from therapy with progression to bi-annual and/or annual PT visits
- Monitors and maintains essential patient care and safety during all treatment sessions; seeks guidance from the Physical Therapist when necessary
- Participates in continuing education to continually improve skills and abilities and stay abreast of current technologies/practices
- Maintains a full caseload according to your expected commitment of patient visits per week
- Provide support and demonstrate respect to all other EPT team members
- Adhere to all state and federal physical therapy assistant standards, guidelines, and laws. Ensure compliance with JCAHO and patient confidentiality. Uphold all of EPT core values.
- Act as EPT ambassador for select group(s) and participate in quarterly community outreach events
- Exhibits a high degree of courtesy, tact, and poise when interacting with patients, families, and other healthcare professionals under the guidance of a Physical Therapist
- Adjusts to fluctuating peaks in patient flow, acuity, and other operational demands while maintaining quality.
- Performs other related duties as assigned by management.
Qualifications:
- Active state physical therapy assistant license
- Ability to understand and adhere to established policies, procedures, and protocols
- Commitment to excellence and high standards
- Excellent written and oral communication skills
- Strong organizational, problem-solving, and analytical skills
- Ability to manage priorities and workflow
- Versatility, flexibility, and a willingness to work within constantly changing priorities with enthusiasm
- Good judgment with the ability to make timely and sound decisions
- Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions
- Able to work collaboratively with multiple health professionals in a busy and complex environment using tact, diplomacy, and discipline
- Strong charting/documentation skills
- Ability to effectively communicate with people at all levels and from various backgrounds
- Bilingual skills are a plus
Competencies: Key AccountabilityPrioritySuccess FactorsMaintain roles and responsibilities of a full time PTA1
- Communicates and assists the Primary Physical Therapist to carryout the treatment plans appropriate for each patient to achieve optimal outcomes
- Maintain caseload and associated responsibilities of Physical Therapist Assistant
- Timely Documentation in accordance with EPT policy
- Assists with interprofessional communication when appropriate to consult with referring MDs and other health care professionals under the guidance of a Physical Therapist
- Accountability and upholding oneself to all of EPT core values
- Develop model of care in accordance with APTA guidelines and EPT Bi-annual/Annual PT Visit
Community Outreach and Ambassadorship 2
- Attend community events on a quarterly basis
- Establish ambassadorship with local group of your choice
- Educate and inform local community of PT profession and benefit of proactive care for lifelong health
Clinical Competence and Continuing Education 3
- Routinely attend or participate in clinical continuing education in order to provide EBP and skills in accordance with professional updates
- Complete MA requirements for ConEd: 24 hours every 2 years
PT Professional Development and Advocacy 4
- Member of APTA
- Attend professional conferences and advocate in alignment with current issues/concerns
Physical Demands and Work Environment:
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to stand
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to walk
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to sit
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to utilize hand and finger dexterity
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to climb, balance, bend, stoop, kneel or crawl
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to talk or hear
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually utilize visual acuity to operate equipment, read technical information, and/or use a keyboard
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually required to lift/push/carry items less than 25 pounds/ up to 25 pounds/ up to 50 pounds/ more than 50 pounds
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually exposure to wet and/or humid conditions (non-weather)
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work near moving mechanical parts
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work in high, precarious places
- Occasionally/Frequently/Continually work around fumes, airborne particles, or toxic chemicals