Physical Therapist Assistant l - Outpatient - Atrium Health Cleveland - FT

Atrium Health; Texas; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in healthcare is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. In this role, you will assist in providing high-quality patient care in an acute inpatient setting, working closely under the supervision of licensed physical therapists. You will develop and implement personalized care plans, apply various therapeutic modalities, and educate patients on effective home exercise programs. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on patients' rehabilitation journeys while working in a fast-paced clinical environment. If you are passionate about patient care and eager to contribute to a collaborative healthcare team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Requires current PTA licensure in NC and possibly SC.
• Experience with patient care and rehabilitation techniques is essential.

Responsibilities

• Develops and implements patient care plans under supervision.
• Applies therapeutic modalities and educates patients on exercises.
• Documents patient needs and provides supervision for PTA students.

Skills

Patient Care

Therapeutic Exercise

Communication Skills

Documentation

Education

Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Basic Life Support Certification

Tools

Isokinetic Equipment

Ultrasound

Electrical Stimulation

Whirlpool

Job description

Overview

Job Summary

Assists in performing patient care responsibilities in an inpatient acute level setting under the plan and supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Essential Functions

• Develops and implements a plan of care to meet patient needs, including discharge planning and utilization of available resources.
• Applies modalities including ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hotpacks, whirlpool, traction, ice, paraffin, iontophoresis, and therapeutic massage under the direction of a physical therapist.
• Follows treatment plan as established by the physical therapist, including educating patients in home exercise programs for all diagnoses.
• Supervises patient exercise programs on Isokinetic equipment, isotonic, and aerobic equipment.
• Assesses and documents patient's medical needs and treatment.
• Responsible for cleaning treatment tables, whirlpools, and surrounding work areas, and stocking treatment areas with linen and supplies.
• Provides special exercise education classes.
• Responsible for providing PT assistant students with educational opportunities, evaluating performance, and supervising direct patient care.
• Provides coverage for the reception desk, checks in and reschedules patients, and orders departmental supplies.

Physical Requirements

Hearing (corrected) adequate for oral/aural communication. Vision (corrected) adequate for reading. Intelligible speech and adequate language/cognitive skills to perform job duties. Sitting, standing, and walking required throughout the day. Job duties sometimes require climbing stairs, kneeling, twisting, bending; on occasion, crouching, crawling, and reaching overhead. Lifting of patients, equipment, or supplies will be required up to 20 pounds frequently and 50 pounds occasionally. Able to laterally transfer patients 100 pounds rarely. Must be able to demonstrate any appropriate exercise and activities to patients/caregivers. Personal Protective Equipment such as gloves, goggles, gowns, and masks are sometimes required due to possible exposure to hazardous chemicals or blood and body fluids. Work is in a fast-paced clinical environment. The work environment is primarily indoors but occasionally outdoors.

Education, Experience and Certifications

Associates Degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required. Requires current licensure as a PTA in the state of NC. Licensure in the state of SC required in some settings. Requires Basic Life Support for Healthcare Provider (BLS HCP) from AHA.