Physical Therapy Assistant | 0.2 IPT

LE02 PCRMC Health Services Inc; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

LE02 PCRMC Health Services Inc is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to direct patient care under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include assessing patients, coordinating care, and providing education to patients and caregivers.

The ideal candidate will have a graduation from an accredited program, a Missouri PTA license, and a minimum of one year experience in a Joint Commission accredited hospital.

Qualifications

• Minimum one year experience in a Joint Commission accredited hospital.
• Minimum one year experience in an acute rehab facility or equivalent serving the adult population.
• Current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Missouri.

Responsibilities

• Assess patients and collaborate with the Physical Therapist for interventions.
• Coordinate care with the assigned Physical Therapist.
• Provide patient/caregiver education per the individualized plan.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

General Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) directs patient care under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, performing assessments and interventions as ordered by the patient's physician(s) within the scope of their practice and participates in interdisciplinary care coordination and care planning.

Responsibilities

• Accurately assess patients and collaborate with the Physical Therapist to provide necessary interventions.
• Coordinate care with the assigned Physical Therapist weekly and as needed for any change in patient condition.
• Follow the established plan of care for all assigned patients and perform interventions as per the plan.
• Participate in interdisciplinary care planning for all assigned patients.
• Promptly report all changes in patient condition to the Case Manager RN, Physical Therapist, and the patient's physicians as appropriate.
• Provide cost‑effective and efficient physical therapy with regard to patient visits and medical supplies.
• Provide patient/caregiver education as per the individualized plan of care and evaluate its effectiveness.
• Report to the Physical Therapist any problems related to patient/caregiver education.
• Complete all documentation within specified timeframes.
• Appropriately manage time and daily tasks to achieve daily productivity goals.

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program required.

Experience

• Minimum one (1) year experience in a Joint Commission accredited hospital.
• Minimum one (1) year experience in an acute rehab facility or equivalent serving the adult population.
• Six (6) months home care experience preferred.
• Computer skills preferred.

Certification & License

• Current license as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Missouri.
• American Heart Association Basic Life Support certification.
• Current driver’s license and declaration of automobile liability insurance.

Mental/Physical Requirements

• Ability to stand and walk for long periods of time and to walk up and down flights of stairs.
• Ability to receive and express detailed information through oral communications, visual acuity, and the ability to read and understand written directions.
• Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills.
• Ability to lift, transfer, and move patients with weights of 10–200+ pounds and who vary with ability to assist.
• Ability to safely operate an automobile.

Working Conditions

• Frequent exposure to communicable disease via blood and body fluids.
• Frequent exposure to infectious diseases and hostile persons at times.
• Works with sharps and other potentially biohazardous materials.
• Variation in environmental temperatures.
• Exposure to various community environments.