Physical Therapy Asst Outpatient HSS at NCH

Naples Comprehensive Health - NCH; Naples (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A healthcare organization in Naples is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant dedicated to patient care and teamwork. The role involves assessing and implementing treatment plans while adhering to state guidelines. Candidates must possess an Associate’s Degree, the necessary Florida licensure, and BLS certification. Effective professional skills, including communication and time management, are essential to responding to patient needs and collaborating with a healthcare team. This full-time position offers the opportunity for professional growth in a supportive environment.

Qualifications

• Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in Florida is essential.
• Behavior towards patients demonstrates respect and understanding of diverse backgrounds.
• BLS certification required prior to starting.

Responsibilities

• Assess and develop patient care plans.
• Provide treatment services to patients across populations.
• Maintain organized treatment and evaluation environments.

Skills

Demonstrates professional judgment

Effective communication skills

Time management

Knowledge of diverse patient needs

Ability to delegate

Education

Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant

Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Florida

Basic Life Support (BLS) certification

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Windows

Job description

Overview

DEPARTMENT: 27088 - HSS1 Rehab & Physical Therapy

LOCATION: 1665 Medical Blvd, Naples, FL, 34110

WORK TYPE: Full Time

WORK SCHEDULE: 8 Hour Day

Job Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant primary functions are to assess, reassess, develop, implement and evaluate plan of care, which are safe, effective and provide for patient input, and follow the Physical Therapist standard of care. Employee must follow State licensure Act and National Professional Organization Practice Guidelines. Leadership, delegation, interdisciplinary teams work, information management, performance improvement, customer service and time management are essential basic competencies. Needs general supervision.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

Responsibilities may include various duties as assigned.

Treatment

• Demonstrates the skill, professional judgment and knowledge base to provide effective treatment to patients of different age groups and cultures.
• Consistently incorporates knowledge of growth and development issues into assessment of patient’s needs.
• Provides treatment services appropriate to patient’s age group, culture and disability.
• Is aware of resources available for different age groups and make appropriate referrals.
• Demonstrates competency in all basic clinical procedures and equipment for all common disorders.
• Has developed new skills or is actively pursuing development of new skills in specialty areas, or in areas beyond primary assignment.
• Follows ethical practices utilizing guidelines established by the Florida Board of Examiners and the NCH HealthCare System.
• Delegate patient care to team members within their scope of practice.

Teaching

• Provide formal and informal guidance, support, and teaching to internal and external customers.
• Verbally communicates, to pertinent members of a patient’s healthcare team, to provide objective information about the patient’s deficits or impairments in a professional and timely manner.
• When covering for inpatients, post all precautions to educate nursing staff and other staff members to the limitations, needs and precautions.

Documentation

• Consistently maintains timely, complete, and accurate written documentation as defined in policies and procedures.
• Is able to locate information in the medical record.
• Is able to perform a complete chart audit.
• Reports/completes all patient care information needed when a team member will be following up with a patient for treatment.

Clinical Management

• Takes ownership for the clinical environment.
• Takes responsibility for keeping a neat, organized, and clean therapeutic environment.
• Keeps track of therapy and evaluation materials. Keeps materials organized and in good condition.
• Monitors supply and ensures items are re-supplied when necessary.
• Orders new material to meet the needs of the patient population of primary responsibility.
• Ensure appropriate and needed material and supplies are easily located and available to covering therapist.
• Accurately schedules and re-schedules patients, if applicable.

Facility Responsibilities

• Takes ownership for all tasks related to scheduling and billing.
• Follows policies and procedures for ensuring patient schedules are up to date, correct and patients are informed of scheduling practices.
• Communicates patient requested schedule changes to appropriate staff/community.
• Turnover in accurate, timely billing information and ensures patients are re-authorized per insurance requirement with adequate documentation and timely follow-up calls when patients are no-shows. Completes FIM’s accurately and timely, if applicable.

Certification / Continuing Education

• Meets CEU requirements to maintain licensure and specialty certifications.
• Attends course or completes self-study to stay current with issues related to primary population served.
• Stays current with AIDS education and Medical Errors education, state laws.
• Recognizes knowledge deficits and independently researches to meet the needs of patients with uncommon presentations.

Education, Experience and Qualifications

• Minimum of Associate’s Degree as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• No experience required.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the State of Florida.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required from the American Red Cross or American Heart Association.
• Intermediate computer knowledge: Uses Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Windows.