Outpatient Physical Therapy Assistant

SUMMARY:

Assists the physical therapist in various types of treatment including therapeutic exercise, mobility and modalities. Provides care in a manner appropriate to the age of the patient.

Brown University Health employees are expected to successfully role model the organization's values of Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence as these values guide our everyday actions with patients, customers and one another.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Instructs/educates patients/families/caregivers in the use and purpose of exercise programs, therapeutic devices, and adaptive techniques that follows a documented treatment plan under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Implements physical therapy care programs, or portions thereof, as planned and directed by a licensed physical therapist.
• Maintains timely and accurate documentation, including the medical record, physician communication, charges, etc.
• Consults with other members of the rehabilitation team as needed to coordinate patient care.
• Adapts, adjusts patient equipment and devices; safely and appropriately applies orthoses.
• Regularly and appropriately delegates portions of treatment programs to supportive personnel.
• Consistently demonstrates an awareness and concern for patient safety; complies with hospital infection control policies.
• Demonstrates the ability to communicate with patients/families/caregivers in a professional manner, while motivating them to advance in rehabilitation.
• Actively participates on patient care and department committees.
• Regularly notifies licensed physical therapist of the patient's performance/progress and recommends appropriate modifications/termination of treatments in a timely manner.
• Adapts or modifies treatment program to meet patients' needs under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Regularly reviews caseload for opportunities to effectively dove-tail procedures performing physical therapy on more than one patient simultaneously without interfering with quality.
• Regularly and appropriately instructs/educates other health team personnel in the care of the patient, including, but not limited to treatment programs/home exercises.
• Assists in selected portions of the orientation and/or training of new employees/students.
• Reacts to change productively and performs other job-related tasks and duties as assigned.
• Possesses adequate knowledge of applicable Federal and State Regulations related to the treatment setting.
• Completes work assignments within an acceptable time frame.
• Uses time and resources to the best possible advantage for successful completion of job responsibilities.
• Develops and maintains efficient working relationships.
• Is reliable in respect to attendance.
• Is Reliable in respect to punctuality.
• Recognizes the importance of team efforts and partners with others to achieve positive outcomes

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Is responsible for ongoing development of his/her work skills through the use of available resources (i.e.: in-services, formal educational programs, other work groups and on-the-job training).
• Attends and participates in staff meetings and in-services and/or reviews documentation as required.
• Assists in the orientation of others and actively participates in mentoring.
• Performs analytical and decision-making functions with minimal supervision.
• Recognizes and seeks assistance/consultation when appropriate.
• Demonstrates an understanding of relative Hospital and all-departmental policies and procedures including safety issues.
• Possesses awareness of programs/services provided by Hospital and where they are located.
• Is cooperative in interactions, treating customers with courtesy, respect and compassion.
• Is patient when responding to questions and answers questions appropriately.
• Responds to requests in a timely manner.
• Handles interruptions in a skillful way.
• Maintains a professional appearance and demeanor.
• Strives to prevent/resolve customer concerns to the customer's satisfaction.

EDUCATION:

• Associate’s degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program
• Current MA PTA license

Pay Range: 

$24.46-$35.83

Brown University Health is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and maintaining a work environment free from all forms of unlawful discrimination and harassment.

Location:

Saint Annes Hospital - 795 Middle Street Fall River, Massachusetts 02721

Work Type:

Outpatient; 8a-430p

Work Shift:

Day

Driving Required:

No

Union:

1199 Seiu United Healthcare Workers East