Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

THE ROUSE ESTATE

POSITION PROFILE

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TITLE: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT

DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitative Services

SUPERVISOR: Director of Rehab Services

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  ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Will provide physical therapy services under the on-site supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist who is licensed in the Commonwealth of PA.
2. Will not initiate and/or alter a treatment program without proper evaluation by and with approval from the Physical Therapist (PT).
3. Demonstrate and articulate sound clinical reasoning in treatment planning, implementation, & monitoring of resident progress.
4. Recognize when standard patient protocols or treatment plans need modification to meet individual resident needs & reports to therapist (PT).
5. Understand the role of therapy in the context of resident’s age, total needs perspective & environment.
6. Perform age appropriate competency skills with respect to individual resident problems.
7. Adjusts a treatment procedure based upon changes in resident status with approval by the PT.
8. Documents therapeutic interventions and services delivered according to state and federal regulations.
9. Resident care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient.
10. Notes are concise, pertinent & meet departmental documentation standards.
11. Communicates and coordinates treatment functions with other disciplines in a constructive manner that helps build team effectiveness and cooperation.
12. Communicates with PT and DOR regarding department programs, goals, objectives, problems and successes.
13. Participates in Care Plan, Interdisciplinary Rehab and Department meetings.
14. Promotes a safe working environment and works to eliminate fire and safety hazards including broken or defective equipment and supplies.
15. Supervises support personnel (Restorative Aides, Rehab Aides) with respect to state laws and professional standards.
16. Utilizes support personnel (aides) when appropriate & when available.

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Physical Therapy Assistant

1. Participates in educational in-services/programs regarding physical therapy to staff, residents and the community at large.
2. Advises DOR/PT regarding ordering of supplies and equipment as necessary to maintain optimal resident care standards.
3. Ensures cleanliness of department and facilities per infection control policies and procedures.
4. Adheres to the policies and procedures of the Rouse-Warren County Home. Assists in the development, review and implementation of policies and procedures as appropriate.
5. Assists in the planning, development and implementation of new/enhanced programs and services.
6. Participates in facility/department QA/TQI programs as appropriate.
7. Consistently meet resident care productivity standard for position.
8. Work cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the team
9. Adheres to professional, ethical, & legal standards of practice.
10. Demonstrates proper telephone use and assists in clerical and billing tasks.
11. May be requested to perform tasks not included in this job description from time to time.

Education: Must be a graduate from an accredited PTA program; Must possess a Pennsylvania Physical Therapy Assistant license and/or indirect PTA licensure.

Experience:  Hands-on clinical experience

Physical Requirements:

1. Good physical and mental health.
2. Must be able to read, write and speak the English language
3. Possess the ability to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices
4. Must have patience, tact, cheerful disposition and enthusiasm, as well as be willing to handle residents, based on whatever maturity level they are currently functioning.
5. Must be able to cope with mental and emotional stress of this position.
6. Physical demands: frequent kneeling, pushing, pulling, lifting, stooping, bending, and standing for long periods of time.
7. Must have self control; maintaining composure, controlling anger, keeping emotions in check
8. Dependability
9. Attention to details
10. Possess Integrity
11. Cooperative
12. Must be able to take the initiative and take on responsibilities and challenges.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities:

1. knowledge of physical therapy principles, theory, methods, & their application in a Long-term setting.
2. Skill in providing a variety of interventions
3. skill in effective oral & written communication
4. Ability to prepare & maintain accurate records
5. Knowledge of areas of practice specific to geriatrics.

OTHER Qualifications:

1. Must be detailed oriented, well organized, and able to take direction, and work well in a team situation.
2. Must be proficient in: Billing/Accounting Software (Therapute), Calendar/scheduling software (Scheduling board), Medical Software (Quickcare & Caretracker), and Database user interface software (Excel, Windows, Microsoft Outlook, and Powerpoint).