Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN

Company: Texas Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 19, 2023

Job Description:

Description
JOB SUMMARY:

The Physical Therapy Assistant functions under the direct supervision of the Physical Therapist and as directed by a licensed physician, is responsible for a specific patient's care. - The PTA assumes responsibility and accountability for providing physical therapy modalities and treatment procedures as determined by a treatment plan established by a Physical Therapist in order to restore function and prevent disability following patient illness or injury. - The PTA carries out these responsibilities in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies while maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

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• Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge needs.
  
  
  
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  • Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary precautions for observing indications and contradictions.
    
  • Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as necessary.
    
  • Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
    
  • Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT.
    
  • Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. - Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT.
    
  • Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
    
  • Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the supervising PT, if needed.
    
  • Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues and supervisory relationships. - Demonstrates professional accountability per APTA Physical Therapy Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice.
    
  • Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members through the continuum of care.
    
  • Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient medical record as indicated
    
  • The population is adult and geriatric patients requiring an adult medical rehabilitation program and services.
    
  • Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function of participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate interventions to reduce pain after consulting with supervising OTR/L and makes appropriate physician contact as indicated.
    
  • When necessary, instructs care giver/family members in home exercise program as related to the patient's functional and ambulatory status: discusses necessary equipment for the home situation.
    
  • Protects patient confidentiality in regard to medical, emotional, and social status.
    
  • Keeps the supervising therapist informed of patient's status, problem areas, progress, etc.
    
  • Perceives the existence of problems and notifies supervising therapist for implementation of safe, effective and timely solutions.
    
  • Demonstrates appropriate safety measures when implementing treatment programs.
    
  • Provides input/suggestions for the physical functioning of the department in the areas of equipment management, space utilization, storage, etc.
    
  • Records daily charges within day of treatment
    
  • Assists in preparation/maintenance of daily treatment schedule.
    
  • Writes progress notes in accordance with departmental policy.
    
  • Develops home programs and instructs patients in the programs as delegated by the supervising physical therapist.
    
  • Provides written and updated treatment/coverage programs for days off.
    
  • Performs discharge planning under the direct supervision of the PT (prescriptions, equipment requests, and referrals).
    
  • Reports on patient's status at team and family conferences when necessary. - (Team conferences should be attended by the supervising PT and with the PTA in attendance.)
    
  • Assists in inventory and ordering of supplies and equipment.
    
  • Assists in maintenance of safe, clean work environment.
    
  • Assists in preparation/maintenance of daily treatment schedule.
    
  • Assists in program development and preparation to meet regulatory agency standards i.e. Joint Commission, CARF.
    
  • Observes, measures and records the cardiovascular responses of heart rate, blood pressure, and oxygen saturation.
    
  • Plans and presents educational programs for department; hospital and/or community.
    
  • Provides orientation, instruction, supervision and/or guidance to ancillary staff, PTA students, and volunteers.
    
  • May transport patients/equipment to/from therapy gym.
    
  • Uses computer system to assist in preparation/maintenance/printing of work list and entering of charges.
    
  • Utilizes specialized equipment, testing procedures and/or advanced treatment techniques with appropriate competency
    
  • Other duties as assigned
    
    
    Qualifications
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    • Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
      
    • Previous experience in the care of patients preferred.
      
    • Current BLS/CPR.
      

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