Physical Therapist Assistant

Banner Health; Ogallala (NE); On-site; USD 48,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits package

Shift differentials

Paid orientation

Employee wellness program

Employee discounts

Job summary

Banner Health in Ogallala, Nebraska is seeking a qualified Physical Therapist Assistant to join our wound care team. The PTA will administer treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, following physician referrals and the established care plan to support patient progress.

The role emphasizes patient education, discharge planning, and collaboration with the interdisciplinary team to ensure safe and effective care.

Qualifications

• Graduated from a PTA program accredited by APTA.
• Current PTA license in the practicing state (if required).
• BLS certification required.
• Experience with patient care equipment and modalities.
• Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card required for Banner Home Care AZ employment.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist according to the plan of care.
• Documents and communicates patient progress to the care team within regulatory standards.
• Assists in discharge planning and patient education.
• Collaborates with the interdisciplinary team to modify goals and treatment plans as needed.

Skills

PTA license

BLS certification

Clinical competency

Patient care equipment

Communication

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Job description

As a Physical Therapist Assistant at Ogallala Community Hospital, you will work as part of a high functioning team, and help treat patients according to their care plan. This position will be primarily working in our Wound Care department.

State PTA license and BLS Required.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

1. Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
2. Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist. Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.
3. Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
4. Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
6. Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
7. Department operational activities. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
8. This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities.
• Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For Banner Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Asst is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO/Disabled/Veterans Banner Health supports a drug-free work environment.

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Shifts: Full-Time, Monday-Friday 8am-4pm. Compensation includes excellent compensation, shift differentials, paid orientation, employee wellness program and employee discounts.

Locations: Ogallala, Nebraska.