Physical Therapist Assistant - FT- Days - Physical Therapy-Harlingen

DHR Health; Harlingen (TX); Presencial; USD 42.000 - 64.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

DHR Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to work full-time days in Harlingen, TX. The role involves administering PT modalities under the supervision of a licensed therapist and assisting with patient rehabilitation to maximize function.

Responsibilities include evaluating treatment effects, aiding in assessments, and ensuring departmental safety and CQI participation. Prior outpatient rehab experience is preferred and strong communication skills are essential.

Formación

• Graduate of accredited PTA program.
• Current Texas PTA license required.
• Organizational skills are necessary.
• Good written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to read, write and speak English.
• Ability to communicate clearly with nursing, administration, physicians.
• Outpatient rehab experience preferred.

Responsabilidades

• Provide treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist.
• Observe and evaluate treatment effects and discuss observations with the PT.
• Assist with assessment and follow policy for reassessments.
• Support teaching plans and involve families as appropriate.
• Maintain department safety and cleanliness.
• Communicate with physicians and staff clearly and professionally.
• Coordinate patient care to meet patient needs and follow policy.
• Maintain records related to department operations.
• Participate in infection control and CQI activities.

Conocimientos

Organizational skills

Communication

English proficiency

Patient care

Educación

PTA degree

Descripción del empleo

Physical Therapist Assistant - FT- Days - Physical Therapy-Harlingen - 22058

Posted 2 days ago

Description

Summary:

POSITION SUMMARY:

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

POSITION EDUCATION/ QUALIFICATIONS :

• Graduate of accredited physical therapy assistant school required
• Current physical therapy assistant license in the State of Texas required
• Organizational skills is necessary
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to read, write and speak English
• Ability to communicate clearly and concisely with all levels of nursing, administration, and physicians
• Prefer outpatient rehabilitation experience

JOB KNOWLEDGE/EXPERIENCE :

• Additional languages preferred, Spanish preferred.
• Strong written and verbal skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.
• Basic knowledge of physical medicine, physical therapy modalities, anatomy and physiology.
• Basic knowledge of physical therapy machine operation, maintenance and repairs of same.

Responsibilities:

POSITION RESPONSIBILITES:

• Promotes the facility mission, vision and values by effectively communicating them to others. Considers mission, vision and values in developing services, standards and practice
• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
• Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff physical therapist.
• Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes geriatric patients and the general patient population.
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, and staff physical therapist is apprised of conclusions.
• Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities.
• Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial needs of patients and family.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in the care performed by the physical therapist.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, facility staff and members of the department.
• Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patient’s needs are met and facility policy is followed.
• Maintains records pertinent to personnel and operation of the department.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Maintains a good working relationship both within the department and with other departments.
• Consults other departments as appropriate to collaborate in patient care and performance improvement activities.
• Documentation meets current standards and policies.
• Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training for licensed department staff members, participates in guidance and educational programs.
• Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.
• Participates in infection control, departmental training equipment training and organizational CQI activities

Other information:

LINES OF REPSONSIBILITES :

(Chain-of-command)

CUSTOMER SERVICE:

Provide excellent customer service to all DHR customers. All employees are required to attend the DHR C.A.R.E.S program which outlines the Customer Service Principals including: Commitment, Accountability, Respect, Excellence and Service.

AGE SPECIFIC :

Employees must be able to demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served in his/her assigned unit. The individual must demonstrate knowledge of principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient’s status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient’s requirement relative to his or her age.

AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT: (ADA) :

A. Essential Duties: Indicated by bold print within performance standards, preceding individual numbered criteria.

The following table provides physical requirements that will be associated with, but not limited to, this position:

• Light/moderate lifting up to 20 lbs, from the floor to shoulder height.
• Must be able to assist other employees with lifting more than 20 lbs.
• Light/moderate carrying up to 20 lbs.
• Pulling hand over hand
• Pushing
• Repeated bending
• Stooping/Bending
• Reaching above shoulder
• Climbing Stairs
• Climbing Ladders
• Dual simultaneous grasping
• Depth Perceptions needed
• Ability to see
• Identify Colors
• Operating office equipment
• Operating mechanical equipment
• Ability to read and write
• Ability to Count
• Ability to hear verbal communication without aid
• Operating Personal Vehicle
• Ability to comprehend written/verbal communication
• Other: Ability to deal with stress

B. Working Conditions: The individual spends over 95% of his/her time in an air-conditioned environment with varying exposures to noise. There is protection from weather conditions but not necessarily from temperature changes. The position does have low exposure to malodorous, infectious body fluids from patients and some minimal exposure to noxious smells from cleansing agents.

C. Occupational Exposure: This position has minimal to no exposure to blood, body fluids, or tissues and is an OSHA Category III (although situations can be imagined or hypothesized under which anyone, anywhere, might encounter potential exposure to body fluids). Person who performs these duties are not called upon as part of their employment to perform or assist in emergency medical care or first aid or to be potentially exposed in some other way.

I have read and reviewed my job description with my supervisor or designee and I understand the job I am expected to perform.

If applicable ____________ certification will be completed within _________ time frame of hire/transfer date.

Employee Signature: ________________________________ Date: ____________________