Physical Therapy Assistant

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center; Bangor (ME); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading healthcare provider is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant who will ensure compliance with state and organizational standards while providing high-quality patient care. The role includes implementing treatment plans, educating patients, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to achieve optimal health outcomes. Candidates should hold an Associate's Degree and possess core values of integrity and compassion.

Qualifications

• Must be a certified Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Required to have an Associate's Degree.
• Ability to lift and move 20 to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Organizes and participates in rehabilitative programs.
• Documents patient information accurately in medical records.
• Monitors and adjusts treatments to maximize patient benefits.

Skills

Multitasking

Patient Care

Compassion

Integrity

Communication

Education

Associate's Degree

Tools

BLS

MOAB

Job description

Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Department: Physical Therapy

Position is located: Northern Light Eastern Maine Medical Center

Work Type: Full Time

Hours Per Week: 40.00

Work Schedule: 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM

Summary:

The Physical Therapy Assistant will adhere to the State of Maine Physical Therapist Practice Act as well as the Northern Light Health Standards of Care/Practice, policies, and procedures. They will act in accordance with the physical therapy core values and code of ethics as set forth by the American Physical Therapy Association. They will use their professional and clinical judgment in all aspects of care, from critical care patients to general outpatient care. They will implement client centered treatment plans according to the plan of care set forth by the evaluating physical therapist and will collaborate with patient and family as well as the multidisciplinary team while using evidence-based practice to achieve optimal results and improvement. S/he must demonstrate the ability to multitask and provide the highest quality of care to our patients, while recognizing the value and dignity of the individual.

Responsibilities:

• Organizes, and participates in rehabilitative programs that improve mobility, relieve pain, increase strength, and improve or correct disabling conditions resulting from disease, injury, or developmental delay.
• Performs complete, accurate and timely documentation including billing within the electronic medical record.
• Maintains a safe environment complying with Northern Light Health policies and procedures; reports and directly addresses environmental hazards and violations of patient safety policy and/or protocol when involved or observed.
• Monitors effects of treatment at various stages and adjust treatments to achieve maximum benefit.
• Participates in patient, caregiver, staff education.
• Maintains and exhibits a current knowledge of profession and participates in continuing education.
• Provides clinical supervision to support staff, students, and graduate PTA.
• Confers with physical therapy staff or others to discuss patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment.
• Attends appropriate team meetings and communicates/collaborates with other team members, individuals, family members or caregivers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Other Information:

• BLS
• MOAB

Competencies and Skills

• Behaves with Integrity and Builds Trust: Acts consistently in line with the core values, commitments and rules of conduct. Leads by example and tells the truth. Does what they say they will, when and how they say they will, or communicates an alternate plan.
• Cultivates Respect: Treats others fairly, embraces and values differences, and contributes to a culture of diversity, inclusion, empowerment and cooperation.
• Fosters Accountability: Creates and participates in a work environment where people hold themselves and others accountable for processes, results and behaviors. Takes appropriate ownership not only of successes but also mistakes and works to correct them in a timely manner. Demonstrates understanding that we all work as a team and the quality and timeliness of work impacts everyone involved.
• Practices Compassion: Exhibits genuine care for people and is available and ready to help; displays a deep awareness of and strong willingness to relieve the suffering of others.

Credentials

• Required Physical Therapy Assistant

Education

• Required Associate's Degree

Working Conditions

• Lifting, moving and loading 20 to 30 pounds.