Physical Therapy Asst (Outpatient), PRN - Lagrange, GA

Wellstar Health System; LaFayette (AL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in health care is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. This role involves collaborating with physical therapists to implement treatment plans aimed at restoring patient mobility and strength. You will play a crucial part in enhancing patient care by providing education, documentation, and support throughout the rehabilitation process. This opportunity not only allows you to make a significant impact in the lives of patients but also promotes professional growth within a supportive environment. If you're passionate about patient care and teamwork, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• High school diploma and graduate from an accredited PTA program required.
• Effective communication and customer service skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Implements physical therapy treatment plans under supervision.
• Documents treatment sessions and provides patient education.

Skills

Effective communication skills

Customer service focused

Team oriented

Basic computer skills

Education

High school diploma

Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program

Job description

Physical Therapy Asst (Outpatient), PRN - Lagrange, GA

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Facility: Wellstar West Georgia Medical Center

Job Summary

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injurty. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused, and customer oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required with this role.

Core Responsibilities And Essential Functions

Provision of Care

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
  
  

Documentation

• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
• Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
  
  

General Requirements

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observe infection prevention precautions
  
  

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients,
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
  
  

Professional Development

• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements
  
  

Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma Required or equivalent Required and
• graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. Required
  
  

Required Minimum License(s) And Certification(s)

• Physical Therapist Asst
• Basic Life Support (BLS) with the American Heart Association
  
  

Required Minimum Skills

• Effective communication skills,
• customer service focused,
• team oriented, and
• basic computer skills.

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Entry level

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Health Care Provider

• Industries

  Hospitals and Health Care

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