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Reid Health · 2 months ago

Licensed PT Assistant

Winchester, IN

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

Reid Health is seeking a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant to assist Physical Therapists in implementing treatment programs and conducting patient care. The role involves working under supervision, modifying patient care based on assessments, and collaborating with healthcare professionals to ensure effective rehabilitation.

Health Care

Responsibilities

Implement physical therapy patient care programs as planned and directed by the physical therapist

Incorporate information in evaluation, assessment and treatment plan to individualize patient care

Provide goal-focused treatment utilizing patient and family/caregiver input with regards to individual functional rehabilitation and/or habilitation goals

Involve patient/family/caregiver in treatment interventions and planning (based on treatment plan)

Provide for patient’s personal care and environment throughout the treatment

Demonstrate competence in performing all procedures and treatments required in area of practice, including but not exclusive to those listed in Competency Inventory

Demonstrate awareness of continuity of patient care by following established plans

Modify patient care based on continual assessment of the patient and effect of treatment intervention with direction of PT

Demonstrate skills in identifying, interpreting, and incorporating patient’s psychological, physical, and social responses to intervention

Provide and/or recommend equipment or supplies for home use

Provide for patient’s personal care and environment throughout the treatment

Provide education appropriate to each patient’s level of understanding regarding treatment procedures and self-responsibility

Instruct in-home treatment program to facilitate rehabilitation and/or habilitation and promote independence in care as appropriate

Collaborate with patient, caregiver, PT and other health care professionals in planning discharge from rehabilitation services

Initiate discharge planning at the time of initial intervention and continue to work toward discharge goals through the course of therapy

Confer and communicate with PT, referring physicians, and other appropriate persons through the use of progress notes, letters, team meetings, and direct contact concerning the course, progress, and discharge planning of each patient

Complete clear, concise, and clinically useful documentation in medical record in a timely manner according to organizational policy

Obtain countersignatures on documentation according to department policy (it is the responsibility of the PTA to inform PT of necessary signatures each day)

Seek appropriate information and feedback from the supervising PT in order to provide optimal care

Provide clinical supervision to PTA students on site

Participate in and knowledgeable of QA&I activities

Ensure patient and departmental safety through work requests, following safety procedures, and other appropriate measures

Assist in orientation and training of new employees and students as appropriate

Conduct, participate in, and supervise the training and observation of medical and nursing personnel, students, and other persons in physical therapy

Market and promote physical therapy services appropriately

Submit capital equipment recommendations as appropriate

Arrange for patient care items as appropriate

Inform Manager or Director of department needs

Inform PT of any new orders received for their assigned patients (particularly those requiring re-evaluation and initiation of new procedures)

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and can be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities that management deems necessary