Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy

Positive Outcomes, Inc.; Santa Fe, Northern (NM, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible shifts

Per diem arrangement

Job summary

Positive Outcomes, Inc. in Santa Fe, NM is seeking a Certified Physical Therapist Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The role focuses on implementing treatment plans, home programs, and documentation.

The PTA will monitor patient progress, educate families, supervise assistants, and participate in quality improvement while maintaining licensure and professional standards. Per diem shifts are available.

Qualifications

• Associate's Degree from PTA program.
• Ability to assess and plan patient care; strong communication and time management.
• Current NM Physical Therapist Assistant licensure; BLS certification.

Responsibilities

• Carry out a PTA plan of care with PT supervision.
• Monitor patient response; notify PT for plan changes.
• Organize home programs; train patients and families.
• Assist PT during testing and procedures; prepare patient.
• Supervise rehab assistants and students as needed.
• Maintain accurate treatment records and documentation.
• Ensure equipment safety and educate patients on procedures.
• Promote team approach in rehab services.
• Contribute to quality assurance and performance improvement.
• Maintain licensure through continuing education and professional involvement.
• Ensure charges match treatment documentation and time.
• Maintain productivity standards.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Decision making

Education

Associate's Degree from Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Job description

Description

Summary

Treats neuromusculoskeletal & cardiorespiratory systems by physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore function that has been impaired by injury or disease, for pain management and for promotion of mobility and health as prescribed by the referring physician under the direction of a physical therapist. Is responsible for following the plan of care for the patient. Performs and administers physical therapy modalities as deemed necessary by the physical therapist & collaborates throughout the process with the patient, their family and the interdisciplinary team.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of corrective exercise or treatment, home program and discharge recommendations for assigned patients as determined by the physical therapist in the plan of care.
• Monitors the patient's response to interventions and notifies the physical therapist of record when change of treatment plan is needed, prior to any planned discharge, and in response to a change in the patient's medical status.
• Organizes home programs for patients & participates in patient/family training whenever indicated. Educates and trains the person served, his/her family, and verifies learning through return demonstration, questions, etc.
• Assists the physical therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures. Prepares the patient for treatment, uses appropriate equipment, checks equipment for safety prior to use and explains the treatment/procedure to the patient.
• Directs and oversees Rehabilitation Assistants/students during physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training of rehabilitation personnel.
• Maintains records of all patient treatments as required, information must include but is not limited to, subjective & objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy is provided.
• Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used for safety, and communicates the treatment procedures and the use of the equipment to patient and family.
• Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation services, while serving as a representative in the field of Physical Therapy.
• In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and implements measures for quality assurance and participates in performance improvement activities.
• Maintains professional competence through continuing education and participation in appropriate professional groups. Obtains professional continuing education requirements to maintain licensure.
• Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation and length of time in therapy.
• Maintains productivity standards.

Requirements

Education

• Associate's Degree from Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Experience

• Demonstrates accountability and skills in continued assessment, decision making and time management
• Should have strong interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational skills.

Certification, Registrations, or Licenses

• Current New Mexico Physical Therapist Assistant licensure
• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule

MULTIPLE SHIFTS AVAILABLE

Work Type

Per Diem As Needed