Outpatient PTA: Hands-On Therapy & Team Care

Washington University in St. Louis; United States; On-site; USD 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation & holidays

Transit benefits (U-Pass)

Retirement plan (403(b))

Wellness programs

Caregiver leave

Tuition assistance

Job summary

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in outpatient orthopedics. You will help implement treatment plans, guide patient activities, and document care in alignment with physician orders and insurance approvals.

Applicants must hold an Associate degree with Missouri PTA licensure eligibility. BLS certification within one month of hire is required; prior experience is not mandatory.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree
• Certifications/Professional Licenses: The list below may include all acceptable certifications, professional licenses and issuers.
• Work Experience: No specific work experience is required for this position.
• Skills: Not Applicable
• Driver's License: A driver's license is not required for this position.

Responsibilities

• Implements treatment plans developed by the licensed physical therapist in a safe and effective manner.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering exercises and instructs and assists patients in performing functional activities.
• Collaborates with the licensed physical therapist on an agreed upon frequency to assess and reassess patient's plan of care, treatment goals and interventions.
• Progresses treatment techniques and procedures as patient’s status and functional potential changes in conjunction with the specific therapy plan of care designed by the supervising therapist.
• Identifies, responds, and reports to supervising therapist any changes in the patient’s physical/mental status and/or tolerance to treatment.
• Completes medical record documentation in a clear, concise, accurate, and timely manner and ensures accurate and timely charge entry using approved formats in conjunction with therapy supervisor, in compliance with state, federal and intermediary guidelines and in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Ensures care is provided under valid physician orders and within insurance approval, as indicated and necessary for clinical care of the patient.
• Attends related departmental meetings, conferences, and continuing education courses.
• Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining personal networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations; adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Carries full patient caseload, ensuring management of patient schedule.
• Notifies supervisor of schedule openings and concerns with caseload management.
• Demonstrates flexibility, team building, and active participation in departmental functions in order to promote an efficient and positive work environment.
• Maintains communication with supervisor related to service needs such as necessary supplies, equipment, and clinical training in order to effectively complete assigned duties.
• Adheres to discipline specific State Practice Act and other regulatory agencies.
• Performs duties in an ethical manner in accordance with discipline specific professional code of conduct.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Adaptability

Caseload Management

Clinical Setting

Computer Literacy

Confidentiality

Critical Thinking

Effective Written Communication

Evidence-Based Practices

Fast-Paced Environments

Interpersonal Communication

Oral Communications

Organizing

Patient Counseling

Prioritization

Problem Solving

Professional Etiquette

Scientific Reasoning

Scientific Thinking

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Washington University in St. Louis is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to assist under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in outpatient orthopedics. You will help implement treatment plans, guide patient activities, and document care in alignment with physician orders and insurance approvals.

Applicants must hold an Associate degree with Missouri PTA licensure eligibility. BLS certification within one month of hire is required; prior experience is not mandatory.