Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Princeton Health and Rehabilitation; Albuquerque (NM); On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition Reimbursement

License Renewal Reimbursement

Free CEUs

401k Plan

Care Heroes Gift Cards

Flexible Scheduling

Professional Career Growth

Job summary

PureHealth is seeking a Physical Therapist to provide services in a post-acute setting under supervision, following PureHealth policies and state/federal regulations.

The role includes assessing customers with the PT, contributing to treatment plans, documenting progress, ensuring treatment effectiveness, educating customers, and coordinating care among the treatment team to present a complete picture of the customer’s health trajectory.

Qualifications

• Sound clinical judgment related to rehabilitation services.
• Collaboration with interdisciplinary team to maximize functional outcomes.
• Effective communication with internal and external customers at all levels.
• Proficient computer and Microsoft applications; ability to learn new systems.
• Ability to work with a culturally diverse population.
• Positive communication skills and maturity.
• Proficient in English (verbal and written).

Responsibilities

• Under supervision of the Physical Therapist, contribute to customer assessment.
• Assist with treatment plan implementation aligned to customer health needs.
• Document daily charges, progress notes, and reports timely and accurate.
• Monitor and adjust therapeutic benefits as needed.
• Provide education to customers and families, assess learning needs.
• Coordinate and communicate with team and discharge planning.
• Demonstrate competency in clinical skills annually.
• Organize schedule to meet productivity targets and update supervisor.
• Contribute to program development, quality improvement, and budgets.
• Comply with HIPAA and regulatory requirements.

Skills

Sound clinical judgment

Team collaboration

Effective communication

Proficient computer skills

Microsoft Office

Culturally competent care

English proficiency

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Unmatched Benefits & Perks:

• Tuition Reimbursement and Professional License Renewal Reimbursement
• Free CEUs
• 401k Plan
• Rewards and Recognition via Care Heroes Program (Gift Cards for Great Performance!)
• Flexible Scheduling
• Professional Career Growth

Position Summary

To provide physical therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist in accordance with PureHealth’s policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• 1. Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of customers in relation to their diagnosis
• 2. Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is customer focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer
• 3. Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards
• 4. Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately
• 5. Provides education at the level appropriate for each customer. Customer and/or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards
• 6. Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts (provider updates, discharge planning) amongst team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer
• 7. Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis
• 8. Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity targets. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner
• 9. Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets
• 10. Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Physical Therapy Association

Competencies

• Maintains productivity expectations
• Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation
• Demonstrates referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department

PureHealth Culture

PureHealth is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPAA

Team members are required to adhere to policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information. Team member are permitted to use and/or disclose only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. Reports all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to facility CEO.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• 1. Sound clinical judgment relating to the provision of Rehabilitation services
• 2. Collaboration with member of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of customer care to maximize functional outcomes
• 3. Ability to communicate effectively with internal and external customers at all levels of the organization
• 4. Proficient computer and Microsoft Application skills. Must have an ability to learn new systems
• 5. Ability to work with a culturally diverse population
• 6. Must have positive communication skills and demonstrated adequate maturity and patience
• 7. Proficient in the English language. Good communication (verbal and written), customer service and interpersonal skills