Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Full Time) - Sign on/relocation available!

Kingman Healthcare; Kingman (AZ); On-site; USD 52,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Kingman Regional Medical Center in Kingman, AZ seeks a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our Therapy Services team. The PTA will support the Physical Therapists in delivering patient-centered care to adults and geriatric patients.

Responsibilities include implementing approved treatment plans, documenting progress for regulatory compliance, assisting with patient education, and contributing to a productive, compliant clinical environment.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree through an APTA approved program or foreign equivalent.
• Current PTA through the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy.
• BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross.
• Experience working with adult and geriatric populations.

Responsibilities

• Review the evaluation and Plan of Care with supervising PT.
• Provide therapeutic interventions as directed by the PT.
• Document patient care progress and outcomes.
• Educate patients and families to support goals.
• Ensure accurate and compliant documentation and billing.

Education

Associates Degree through an APTA approved program or foreign equivalent

Job description

Staff Position Description

Position Title: Physical Therapist Assistant

Department: Therapy Services

Reports to: Clinical Coordinator

Position Purpose:

All KHI employees are expected to perform their respective tasks and duties in such a way that supports KHI’s vision to be among the kindest, highest quality health systems in the country.

Key Responsibilities

With each patient encounter, the incumbent shall use AIDET, perform hand hygiene, assists with positioning patient for comfort and pain management, and performs environment check prior to leaving patient’s room and/or maintains a clean and organized environment.

• Review the Physical Therapy evaluation and Plan of Care. Discuss with supervising Physical Therapist as necessary.
• Provide appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Evaluate patient response to treatment and modify interventions as necessary.
• Document the course of patient care including progress made toward goals. Discuss with supervising Physical Therapist the continuing need for treatment.
• Provide patient and/or family education to help achieve goals.
• Documentation is complete and accurate, meeting all KRMC, Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy, and Medicare regulatory requirements.
• Billing is completed by the end of each shift, accurate, meets reasonable and necessary requirements, and is justified in the documentation.
• Individual productivity meets department standards.
• Patient satisfaction will meet or exceed department standards.
• Adhere to policies, rules, and regulations from KHI, Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy, and Medicare.
• Assists with orientation of new staff as requested.
• Assists with the Physical Therapy Assistant student program.
• Participate in staff meetings, client relation, and marketing activities.

Qualifications

Education: Associates Degree through an APTA approved program or foreign equivalent

Licensure: Current PTA through the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy

Certification: BLS through the American Heart Association or American Red Cross

Experience: Working with adult and geriatric population

Preferences

Education and/or experience serving people with physical disabilities is desirable.

Special Position Requirements

Exposure Categories: Category II: Expected duties have possible, but not routine, potential for exposure to blood, body fluids or tissues

Work Requirements

The Incumbent shall have the ability to lift and transfer patients and equipment, have the ability to stand, walk, sit, bend, stoop, crouch, and communicate to provide therapeutic interventions.

Date Staff Position Description Created / Revised: 02/22/2019; 09/13/2022