Physical Therapy Assistant

Description

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) 

Reports To: Director of Rehabilitation Services 

Department: Rehabilitation Services 

FLSA Status: Hourly/Non-Exempt

SUMMARY

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides therapy services to patients and/or clients for the purpose of injury prevention and rehabilitation as well as health promotion for inpatient, outpatient and swing bed patients. The Physical Therapist may, in accordance with local, state and federal laws, assist in the development of treatment plans, carry out routine functions and document the progress of treatments. Participate in activities and training to promote and attain regulatory compliance at the local, state and federal level.

**This is a PRN opportunity**

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Primary Duties:

Physical Therapy Duties for Inpatient / Outpatient / Swing Bed:

• Provide treatments, instructions and other physical therapy services according to the scope of practice limitations per State statute.
• Guide or transport patients to and from physical therapy work area.
• Attend planned meetings to review patient progress and update care plans.
• Performs clerical duties such as scheduling appointments.
• Retain the responsibility for all delegated tasks to other licensees and support personnel.  
• Participate in professional and facility enhancement programs and activities as required by the Director of Clinical Services.
• Ensure proficient services through proper patient and equipment scheduling.
• Comply with the Facility’s Comprehensive Compliance Plan (CCP) which includes but is not limited to: Business & Clinical Operations, Environmental Health & Safety, HIPAA, Human Resources and Code of Conduct as well as all facility policies and procedures and educational requirements associated the CCP.
• Comply with all local, state and federal regulations training and instruction requirements as well as any other standards that govern healthcare services provision. 
• Assist with and/or carry out routine cleaning, maintenance support operations of equipment and supplies in accordance with regulatory standards and EHS policies and procedures.
• Carry out EHS duties as designated policy and/or by the Director of Rehabilitation Services.
• Communicate and collaborate with interdisciplinary team meetings and conferences.
• Assemble, clean and maintain equipment and materials for patients’ use.
• Adheres to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment. Complies with all CMS regulations and other local, state and federal regulations.

OTHER DUTIES

• Adhere to standards and always maintain professional dress while working.
• Maintain friendly, efficient, positive customer service attitude toward customers, clients, and coworkers.
• Responsive to customer needs.
• Use the Service Excellence model when interacting with patients, clients, and guests.
• Demonstrate commitment to professional growth and competence by adherence to hospital and departmental annual training commitments.
• Participate in self-development by attending mandatory in-services and educational programs appropriate to the goals and needs of the department.
• Adhere to all established systems and training programs to provide a safe environment.  
• Maintain compliance with Chambers Health standards of operation. Always adheres to Chambers Health Business Conduct Policy. Maintains all records and reports to ensure compliance with all local, state, and federal regulations and codes.
• Maintain compliance with all requirements of Federal, State and local regulations and guidelines including the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967, as amended, and the Americans with Disabilities Act, as amended.
• Collaborates with marketing team to promote the therapy program.
• Performs other related duties as may be assigned.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described in the following tables are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee may be exposed to unpleasant work environments such as high noise, exposure to heat or cold. Due to the nature of the organization, employees could be exposed to biohazardous conditions such as radiation and blood borne pathogens. Employees will be exposed to stressful situations, which require critical thinking and immediate resolution.

Requirements

QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions:

• Graduate of a Physical Therapy Program approved by the Commission for the Accreditation of Physical Therapy Education.
• Licensed to practice Physical Therapy in the State of Texas.
• A person who demonstrates the physical and mental capabilities (practical &/or written, post training competency test) to perform the duties required of the position.
• A person who can meet the physical demand level of the position. 

LIFTING REQUIREMENTS: Place an ‘X’ next to the statement that best describes the usual lifting activity.

• SEDENTARY Lifting up to 10 pounds maximum and occasionally lifting and or carrying small items (files, manuals, binders)
• LIGHT Lifting 20 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 10 pounds
• MEDIUM Lifting 50 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing up to 25 pounds
• HEAVY Lifting 100 pounds maximum with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects up to 50 pounds

X VERY HEAVY Lifting objects in excess of 100 pounds with frequent lifting and/or carrying objects weighing 50 pounds or more

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Place an “X” in the column that best describes the physical activities which are required for the position.

DEFINITIONS:

Not Required May be a routine part of the job, but the essential functions can be performed without this activity.

Occasional Activity is needed to perform the essential functions of the job at random intervals.

Frequent Activity is usual and customary part of the essential functions of the job.

Constant Activity is continually occurring and required to perform the essential functions of the job.

BENDING - FREQUENT

KEYING - FREQUENT

HEARING - CONSTANT

REACHING - CONSTANT

SEEING - CONSTANT

SPEAKING - CONSTANT

STANDING - CONSTANT

WALKING - CONSTANT

LIFTING - FREQUENT

CARRYING - FREQUENT

CLIMBING - NOT REQUIRED

KNEELING - OCCASIONAL

TASTING - NOT REQUIRED  

SMELLING - OCCASIONAL

PUSHING - CONSTANT

PULLING - CONSTANT

OVERHEAD REACHING - CONSTANT