Physical Therapy Assistant - Cottonwood

Northern Arizona Healthcare; Minnesota; On-site; USD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a dedicated Therapist Assistant to join their dynamic healthcare team. In this vital role, you will provide direct patient care under the guidance of licensed therapists, ensuring the highest standards of safety and compliance. Your responsibilities will include collaborating on treatment plans, documenting patient progress, and engaging with families to support discharge planning. This position offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in patients' lives while working in a supportive and innovative environment. If you are passionate about healthcare and eager to contribute to a collaborative team, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an accredited Therapist Assistant Program is required.
• BLS certification and state certification are mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct patient care under supervision of therapists.
• Document patient treatment plans and responses accurately.
• Participate in patient team and family conferences.

Skills

Patient Care

Collaboration

Clinical Documentation

Education and Mentoring

Compliance and Safety

Education

Graduate of an accredited Therapist Assistant Program

Tools

EMR (Electronic Medical Records)

Basic Software Programs

Job description

Overview

The Therapist Assistant (OTA/PTA), under the supervision of a Physical or Occupational Therapist, Manager, and the department Director, provides direct patient care for inpatients and outpatients by utilizing appropriate knowledge and skills in collaboration with other members of the health care team. A Therapist Assistant must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served. S/he is expected to carry out programs of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by a Therapist. This employee is responsible for the health and safety of the patients in his/her care. This employee maintains department records, reports, and files as required.

Responsibilities

1. Patient Care: Reviews patient's history and appropriate data prior to initiating treatment.
2. Collaborates with therapist in patient treatments and plan of care.
3. Assists patients and families in planning for discharge.
4. Care Management: Attends and actively participates in patient team conferences and family conferences.
5. Collaborates patient needs with therapist for follow up care and assist in post-discharge recommendations.
6. Documentation: Documents within EMR and charting accurately reflects a logical flow between data collected, action taken, and patients response to the action.
7. Plans specific measures to meet assessed learning needs and documents in patient record.
8. Documents implementation of the treatment plan and evaluates and records patient responses to the treatment sessions.
9. Participates in the development of individual discharge plans that are responsive to patient/family concerns.
10. Collaborates with evaluating therapist to revise/update plan based on assessment.
11. Education: Acts as a resource person to peers within the rehabilitation department, fielding questions, mentoring, or providing educational opportunities.
12. Acts as a liaison/partners with other educational institutions/groups/organizations to enhance professional development.
13. Attends Quarterly Retreats.
14. Compliance/Safety: Responsible for reporting any safety-related incident in a timely fashion through the Midas/RDE tool; attends all safety-related training programs; performs work in a safe manner; monitors work environment for possible safety issues and ensures others are also performing work in a safe manner.
15. Stays current and complies with state and federal regulations/statutes and company policies that impact the employee's area of responsibility.
16. If required for the position, ensures all certifications and/or licenses are up-to-date and valid prior to expiration dates.
17. Completes all company mandatory modules and required job-specific training in the specified time frame.
18. Meets productivity goals according to departmental standards.
19. Must attend 75% of department meetings; responsible for 100% of department meeting content including reviewing minutes, asking questions as needed, and reviewing handouts; completes documentation, including charges within a timely manner.

Qualifications

1. Education: Graduate of an accredited Therapist Assistant Program - Required
2. Certification & Licensures: BLS (American Heart Association) - Required upon date of hire.
3. Current certification in the State of Arizona for the discipline - Required
4. Fingerprint Clearance Card application number - Required upon hire
5. Fingerprint Clearance Card - Required within 90 days of hire
6. Employee will obtain and maintain appropriate clinical competencies for the roles assigned by their departmental leader.
7. Experience: Clinical documentation experience - Preferred

Healthcare is a rapidly changing environment and technology is integrated into almost all aspects of patient care. Colleagues must have an understanding of computers, and competence in using computers and basic software programs.