Physical Therapy Assistant - Homecare

SCHOOLCRAFT MEMORIAL HOSPITAL; Manistique (MI); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to deliver supervised PT services and contribute to patient care in a hospital and home care setting.

You will document patient progress, maintain safety and infection control standards, and coordinate with the Physical Therapist to adjust treatment plans as needed. A PTA license and CPR certification are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current PTA license and CPR certification.
• Experience in hospital, home health or geriatric settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide professional physical therapy services under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document patient progress accurately in the medical record.
• Maintain infection control policies and ensure patient safety.
• Meet patient visit frequencies and manage caseloads effectively.
• Communicate changes in patient status to the supervising clinician.

Skills

Customer service

Documentation

Caseload management

Team collaboration

Education

Accredited PTA program

PTA license

CPR certification

Job description

POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapy Assistant performs physical therapy treatments and related duties as assigned by, and under the general supervision of, the Physical Therapist. This individual provides superior customer service with the goal of exceeding the customer’s expectations.DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:Provides professional physical therapy services to patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.Provides comprehensive documentation in the patient’s medical record that is reflective of the patient’s clinical progress.Completing precise, informative, current and legible records of all patients being treated, in accordance with professional standards and Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare policies.Documenting care given and patient response on each visit.Demonstrates the ability to organize and manage patient care activities.Willing and able to consistently meet the patient visit frequencies.Organizing work to adequately manage caseloads.Contributes to professional standards of care at Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare, by:Collaborating with management to identify issues that require further exploration.Participating and supporting the Quality Improvement Program.Participating in hospital and HomeCare meetings, activities, programs, in-services, and continuing education, as applicable. Maintaining and increasing knowledge base and skills in physical therapy through attendance and participation in these and other professional development opportunities.Remaining flexible to changes in policy and procedures and in daily scheduling.Maintaining collegial relationships with other disciplines, interpreting roles and responsibilities of Schoolcraft Memorial Physical Therapy Assistant to others.Reports any significant changes in patient status to the Physical Therapist.Maintains regular work attendance.Enforces Schoolcraft Memorial policies and procedures by:Communicating and interpreting the policies and procedures to members of the hospital and HomeCare team, patients, and families.Communicating with management if policies and/or procedures are violated.Follow agency policy and procedures for emergencies.Contributes to effective client relations by assisting patients, families, co-workers, and other health care members to resolve expressed concerns by demonstrating a positive and helpful attitude.Minimizes infections disease among employees and patients by following infection control policies and procedures. Attends on-going in-services/educational programs regarding safety issues/equipment and HIV precautions.Keeps information confidential by adhering to the terms of Schoolcraft Memorial Hospital and HomeCare Human Resources policy concerning confidential informationDemonstrates appropriateness in meeting objectives in age specifics.Contributes to organizational operations by performing other related duties as may be required.Ability to provide own transportation to patient homes.Positive mental and physical health.Satisfactory references.Able to work beyond scheduled hours, as needed.Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant ProgramCurrent PTA LicenseCurrent CPR certification.One year experience in hospital, home health, or geriatric facility, desired.