Physical Therapist Assistant, Casual

UPMC; Everett (Bedford County); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated physical therapy professional to provide comprehensive treatment in alignment with established care plans. This role involves not only delivering therapeutic interventions but also ensuring meticulous documentation and effective communication with supervising therapists. The ideal candidate will thrive in a collaborative environment, actively participating in staff development and contributing to the overall productivity of the department. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patient care across various age groups, from pediatric to geriatric, while working within a supportive and professional team.

Qualifications

• Must have a Physical Therapy degree and certification.
• Experience with pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients is essential.

Responsibilities

• Provide therapeutic interventions based on treatment plans.
• Maintain documentation and participate in staff meetings.
• Assist in the supervision of clinical support staff.

Skills

Therapeutic interventions

Patient supervision

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Education

Physical Therapy degree

Certification in Physical Therapy

Job description

Provides physical therapy treatment in accordance with the plan of care established by the physical therapist. Recommends changes in treatment plan to the supervising physical therapist based upon the patient's condition and response to treatment. Maintains work area in a neat, orderly fashion. Directs therapy volunteers. Performs clerical responsibilities as required by the facility. Transports patients as necessary in a safe, comfortable, courteous, timely and professional manner via prescribed transport vehicles.

Responsibilities:

1. Attends and actively participates in staff meetings, staff development, departmental committees and in-service education programs.
2. Consistently utilizes and provides appropriate supervision to clinical support staff in accordance with Physical Therapy Practice Act of practicing state.
3. Completes necessary charge/statistical information to accurately reflect services documented and rendered to patients.
4. Competently provides appropriate, comprehensive, and skillful therapeutic interventions based on treatment programs that have been developed by a physical therapist for pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Physical Therapy Practice Act of practicing state.
5. Competently assists physical therapists in the survey of pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric patients within the scope of practice permitted by the Physical Therapy Practice Act of practicing state.
6. Maintains written/electronic documentation which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization for all clinical services rendered including documentation of changes in a patient's status, cancellations and the treatment intervention administered. Ensures documentation is cosigned in accordance with the facility specific guidelines and the Physical Therapy Practice Act of practicing state.
7. Rotates through selected treatment areas and/or facilities when necessary to facilitate organizational needs.
8. Appropriately requests and actively provides objective feedback to supervisors regarding department performance and emergency situations.
9. Schedules to achieve and maintain a level of productivity which meets or exceeds the standard established for the facility by the organization.
10. Demonstrates clinical ability to implement the treatment program within the plan of care outlined by the physical therapist in accordance with patient response to treatment and/or change in patient medical status to maximize outcomes. Recognizes information that requires alteration in of the plan of care and notifies the physical therapist in an appropriate and timely manner.
11. Demonstrates clinical ability to implement the treatment program within the plan of care outlined by the physical therapist in a fashion which reflects current scientific and clinical knowledge to effectively achieve established outcomes/goals.