Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN PTA - Outpatient Clinic

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice; El Paso, Escondido (TX, CA); On-site; USD 34,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice in El Paso, TX seeks a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant for the Outpatient Clinic East and West Side locations. Under a licensed Physical Therapist, you’ll assist in patient evaluation and carry out approved treatment plans.

You’ll coordinate with the care team, document patient progress, educate families on home programs, and adapt plans as needed. Active CPR certification and current PT assistant licensure are required.

Qualifications

• Graduate of a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Minimum of one year of clinical physical therapy experience.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy by the state licensing board.
• Current CPR certification.

Responsibilities

• Assist in ongoing evaluation of patients referred to PT.
• Implement treatment programs per physician's orders and plan of care.
• Coordinate treatment plans with supervising PT and other team members.
• Re-evaluate and adjust treatment plans as progress dictates.
• Explain goals to families and advise on adaptive equipment.
• Maintain accurate patient documentation and case conferences.

Skills

PT experience

Education

Graduate of a 2-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association

Job description

JobPosting: PTA PRN - Outpatient Clinic East and West Side Locations

Location: El Paso, Texas

Company: Tender Care Home Health & Hospice

About Us:

AtTender Care Home Health & Hospice, wepride ourselves on providing compassionate, patient-centered care that elevatesthe quality of life for our patients and their families. We’re afamily-centered organization that values teamwork, growth, and excellence inevery aspect of what we do.

Tender Care Home Health & Hospice currentlyhas excellent career opportunities for Physical Therapist Assistants) toprovide individualized, goal-directed care.

Job Description Summary:

The physical therapy assistant provides physical therapyservices under the direction of the physical therapist and according to thephysician's plan of care.

Reports To:

Licensed Physical Therapist and Director of Patient Services for the Outpatient Clinic

Job Duties (include, but are not limited to the following):

• Under the direct supervision of a licensed physicaltherapist, assists in ongoing evaluation of the patient referred to physicaltherapy by the physician. Reviews test information for patients in the followingareas: specific muscle strength, joint range of motion, sensation, fine andgross motor coordination, gait deviations, activities of daily living, andequipment needs, etc.
• Implements rehabilitative treatment programs forpatients according to the physician’s orders and the plan of treatmentestablished by the physical therapist, consults with the licensed physicaltherapist and the physicians to provide feedback and report progress.
• Coordinates treatment plans with the supervising physicaltherapist and other agency and contract facility team members includingphysician, occupational therapist, speech therapist, nursing staff, and socialworker. Participates in staff meetings and case reviews as necessary.
• In consultation with the licensed physical therapist,re-evaluates the treatment program and as indicated by the individual’sprogress and the physician’s orders, carries out the physical therapistsmodification and changes to the treatment plan in accordance with newinformation.
• Explains and instructs the family in the individual’streatment goals and program to insure carry-over in living arrangement and/orhome setting; makes recommendations to the licensed physical therapistregarding adaptive equipment.
• Maintains verbal and/or written communications amongother personnel involved in the care of the patient; maintains clinical recordson all patients referred to physical therapy and in consultation with thelicensed physical therapist.
• Performs and submits required documentation ofpatient’s clinical notes, progress reports, summaries and case conferencesalong with changes in orders. All patient visit notes must be turned in thenext scheduled work day, not to exceed forty-eight (48) hours.
• Advances professional growth; participates in trainingsessions at least 2 times annually; attends short courses, and studiesprofessional journals and texts.
• Administers non-complex active and passive manualtherapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, traction, heat, light, cold, waterand electrical modalities and ultrasound to patients with relatively stableconditions. Gait, transfer, bedmobility, balance, home exercise program safety and other skilled physicaltherapy services appropriate for a Physical Therapist Assistant as per thePhysical Therapy Practice Act of the state in which PTA is practicing.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency Compliance Plan.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s Infection Control Policies.
• Complieswith Homecare Agency’s HIPAA Policies.

The above statements are only meant to be a representativesummary of the major duties and responsibilities performed by incumbents ofthis job. The incumbents may berequested to perform job related tasks other than those stated in thisdescription.

Knowledgeand Competency

Must demonstrate basic knowledge of all proceduresincluded in the Physical Therapy description. Must have the ability tofollow instructions from the physician, Physical Therapist and Directorof Rehabilitation Services and other professional staff. Ability tocommunicate effectively with managers, patients, families and co-workers.Must have effective means of transportation, which will enable employeeto make visits to patients’ homes if needed. Must be able to assesssafety of home situations for self, patients, and other staff members,including physical and psychological dangers. Must have the ability toeffectively cope with patients, families and all others with varyingbackgrounds, socioeconomic conditions, and value judgments. Skillsinclude the ability to use cognizant approach to problem solving indelivering patient care with considerations being given to the patient’spast experience, finances and other resources. Skills are needed toassess both physical and psychological needs of patients and institutethe appropriate nursing intervention. Must possess ingenuity to handlemedical and situational emergencies.

Maintains confidentiality ofinformation relating to patient. Will discuss only those aspects necessary tocare and treatment of patient with those directly involved in the patient’scare.

PhysicalDemands

Must be able to complete all physical demands of the job,which may include, but not be limited to: the ability to lift andtransfer patients, carry supplies, and read normal typewritten print.Have corrected vision and hearing within normal range and have manualdexterity with normal range of motion of all extremities. May berequested to work weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime. Must beable to work alone without usual support systems immediately available inacute care settings. Must have the ability to deal with abrupt schedulechanges and to maintain objectivity in coping with the stress of workingwith acute, chronic and terminally ill patients.

WorkEthic

Complies with the Homecare Agency dress code, projects aprofessional attitude toward self, patients, and other staff members, andfollows department public relation policies regarding outside speakingand professional affiliations, clearing all such requests through HomecareAgency.

PositionQualifications

• Must be a graduate of a 2 year college-level programapproved by the American Physical Therapy Association
• Minimum of one year of experience in the clinicalpractice of Physical Therapy
• A Physical Therapist Assistant should meet thequalifications for a Physical Therapist Assistant under the Federal Conditionsof Participation for Homecare Agency established by CMS.
• Must be licensed to practice physical therapy by thestate licensing board in the state of practice.
• Current CPR license.

Why Join Us?

At Tender Care, you’ll have the chance to work in anenvironment that values your contributions, nurtures your professional growth,and empowers you to make a difference in the lives of those we serve.

We look forward to welcoming you to the Tender Care family!

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