Physical Therapist Assistant

Role Overview

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs.
• Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner.
• Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated.
• Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process.
• Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
• Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
• Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders.
• Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors.
• Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department.
• Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan.
• Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient's progress or lack of progress.
• Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team.
• Communicates in a clear and timely manner.
• Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
• Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies.
• Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel.
• Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information.
• Participates in department/facility process improvement.
• Meets productivity standards set by the department.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities.
• Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Benefits

• Competitive wages
• Paid orientation
• Flexible Schedules (select positions)
• Fewer Shifts Cancelled
• Weekly pay
• 403(b) Pre-tax retirement plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee wellness program
• Discount Entertainment tickets
• Restaurant/Shopping discounts
• Auto Purchase Plan