Physical Therapist Assistant
1 day ago
Charlotte
Job DescriptionJob Description DEPARTMENT: Rehabilitation Services JOB TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant JOB No.: 076.244-010 DATE: 01/07 REVISED 5/18 I. POSITION SUMMARY Implements treatment programs established by the physical therapist for patients of all ages. Supervises ancillary staff in the delivery of patient care and with department activities. II. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS A. Education B. Experience 1. Knowledge of the physical therapy profession as normally acquired through academic experience, clinical affiliations, and/or previous work experience in the field. Demonstrated competence in the care of populations served which may include neonatal, infant, child, adolescent, adult, and geriatric. C. Licensure/Certification 1. Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant by the Georgia State Board of Physical Therapy. D. Interpersonal requirements 1. Possesses strong verbal and written communication skills, has a commitment to customer service., 2. Communicates effectively with all applicable customers and age groups. III. JOB RELATIONSHIPS A. Responsible to: 1. Physical Therapist, 2. Program Leader, 3. Director, Rehabilitation Services B. Employees supervised: 1. Ancillary Staff C. Accountable to: 1. Director, Rehabilitation Services, 2. Program Leaders, 3. Program Staff, 4. Customers IV. OSHA CLASSIFICATION OSHA Job Classification I: Will include procedures or other job related tasks that involve an inherent potential for mucous membranes or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills or splashes of these substances. V. ENVIRONMENTAL AND JOB HAZARDS Environmental hazards may include frequent exposure to communicable diseases, medicinal preparations, chemical and biohazardous materials, and other conditions common to a hospital environment. VI. TYPICAL PHYSICAL DEMANDS Job Description The above duties will require the following: prolonged standing or sitting; frequent bending, stooping, or stretching. May require lifting in excess of 75 lbs. Requires hand-eye coordination, and manual dexterity. Requires the ability to distinguish letters, symbols, and have the knowledge to recognize and interpret data utilized for evaluation and treatment. May also require the use of office equipment such as computer, telephone, and copier. Requires normal vision range. May at times require adaptation to stress related to stat or heavy workload and associated extended hours. VII. JOB SPECIFIC COMPETENCIES A. JOB KNOWLEDGE 1. Competent in required job skills and knowledge, 2. Exhibits ability to learn and apply new skills, 3. Keeps abreast of current developments, 4. Acts under supervision of PT for plans of care, 5. Displays understanding of how job relates to others, 6. Uses resources effectively B. ADAPTABILITY 1. Adapts to changes in the work environment, 2. Manages competing demands, 3. Accepts criticism and feedback, 4. Changes approach or method to best fit the situation C. ORGANIZATION SUPPORT 1. Follows policies and procedures, 2. Supports organization's goals and values, 3. Displays commitment to excellence, 4. Actively participates in ongoing process improvement activities D. PATIENT CARE 1. Follows plan of care developed by PT, 2. Monitors, documents, and discusses patient's response/ongoing progress with evaluating therapist, 3. Bases care decisions on plan of care and discusses with PT, 4. Involves patient and family in care decisions, 5. Provides and documents ongoing patient/family/caregiver education E. QUALITY 1. Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness, 2. Applies feedback to improve performance, 3. Reports potentially unsafe conditions, 4. Looks for ways to improve and promote quality, 5. Participates in Performance Impact efforts F. TEAMWORK 1. Balances team and individual responsibilities, 2. Exhibits objectivity and openness to others' views, 3. Gives and welcomes feedback, 4. Contributes to building a positive team spirit, 5. Puts success of team above own interests JOB DESCRIPTION Manager needs a candidate that can start ASAP • About Facility:, • Home Health, • Radius rule: Traveler's permanent address must be 50 miles outside of home unit, • Department Information:, • 6 visits a day, • There is not a max mileage to drive. The average is approximately 60-80 miles a day. Mileage is reimbursed weekly., • Minimum Years of Experience required? 1 year Home Health, • Will you accept a first-time traveler? Yes, if seasoned to home health, • Will mostly cover Northern Charlotte, Huntersville, Cornelius, Davidson, Morrisville, Salsbury, • Patient Types/Common Diagnoses:, • Chronic diseases, Orthopedics/Ortho Surgery including total hips/knees, falls, weaknesses, CHF, COPD, occasionally stroke patients, • Required License, National Certification, Certs:, • Driver's License and proof of Insurance, • PTA: BLS, NC State License, • Skills required:, • PTA: Gait training, balance training, non-pharmaceutical pain management, help facilitate plan of care to get patient to highest level of functioning in the most efficient way, good communication with PT and clinical team, recognizing signs and symptoms to prevent readmissions, • HCHB experience required for all specialties, • Support within the Department:, • Departmental leadership, • Schedular, • Clinical Manager, • Clinical Supervisor, • Peers/Clinical Team, • Technology/Equipment:, • EPIC Rover view only, • Focura - will upload discharge instructions and other important docs such as wound pictures, • Samsung note 9 phones, • HCHB Homecare Homebase required, • Orientation (facility and unit):, • NEO, • 5 days orientation, • Scheduling:, • Weekend rotation none, • No call, • No major holidays, • RTO: Manager approval, • Schedule cycle: every 13 weeks, • Other notes:, • Scrub Color: Grey, • Parking:, • Department Culture: Team environment #TB_HC #ZRHCCompany DescriptionFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CAFounded in 2002 by three former Monster.com executives; TalentBurst is an award-winning full-service Staffing Firm working directly with Fortune 500 companies in the US and Canada. We specialize in Contract and Contract to Permanent roles across many industries and have direct/contractual relationships with all our clients. Please visit our website or come meet us at our offices in Natick, MA, Miami, FL, Christiansburg, VA, Vineland, NJ, Houston, TX & downtown San Francisco, CA