Archived listing. The details below describe a past opening.
General Summary: A physical therapist assistant (PTA) must work as part of a team to provide physical therapy services under the clinical direction and supervision of the physical therapist. PTAs implement selected components of patient/client interventions (treatment), obtain data related to the interventions provided, make modifications in selected interventions either to progress the patient/client as directed by the physical therapist or to ensure patient/client safety and comfort, and document in a timely and accurate manner the treatments given to patients, including collecting frequent subjective data and objective measurements and correlating them to the established goals in the plan of care. PTAs support the company mission and goals by assisting the physical therapist in providing and performing high quality treatments and excellent customer service to individuals of all ages, from pediatrics to geriatrics, who have medical problems or other health-related conditions that limit their abilities to move and perform functional activities in their daily lives. Each treatment should be tailored to progress patients towards goals according to the supervising physical therapist’s plan of care.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no supervisory responsibilities.
General Requirements: All duties performed will be done accurately and in a timely manner.
- Assumes responsibility for maintaining clinical competencies according to Gonzaba Medical Group policy.
- Ensures customer service is always maintained at the highest level.
- Exercise tact and courtesy when dealing with patients, visitors, providers, and co-workers.
- Must always adhere to customer service expectations including in-person and virtual (via telephone, or telehealth applications) communication.
- Participates in educational programs as needed.
- Other duties as assigned.
Essential Job Responsibilities:
- Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the supervising physical therapist
- Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnoses, asking questions when necessary and seeking guidance concerning more complex situations
- Reviews patient chart and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan of care to progress towards goals
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses
- Instructs and involves patient, family, and/or caregivers in patient’s progress and discharge plans making appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
- Uses appropriate modalities and procedures correctly demonstrating understanding of the physical therapist’s selection and asking for clarification as necessary.
- Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan.
- Completes all necessary documentation in a legible, appropriate, concise, and timely manner while assuring compliance.
- Assures appropriate and safe equipment performance prior to each use.
- Provides in-service to staff as needed or requested.
- Possesses working knowledge of and demonstrates adherence to departmental policies and procedures.
- Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff.
- Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel appropriately and assures appropriate supervision and oversight for safety and compliance.
- Provides clinical education for PTA students as needed or requested.
- Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient problems immediately
- Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively.
- Maintains safe environment for patients and co-workers at all times.
- Addresses patient population-specific needs
- Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and Joint Commission standards; anticipating emerging issues.
- Participates in Continuous Quality Improvement activities reporting by completing all requested CQI measurement and documentation in a timely manner.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Other job or business-unit related duties as assigned or requested.
Work Environment: Clinic environment. Exposure to communicable diseases, bodily fluids, toxic substances, ionizing radiation, medicinal preparations, and other conditions common to a clinic environment.
Mental / Physical Requirements: Requires manual dexterity, sitting, standing, stooping, reaching, kneeling, crouching, bending, walking, lifting up to 40 lbs. without assistance. Close vision and ability to adjust focus. Must be able to work efficiently under pressure.
Additional Information: Gonzaba Medical Group is seeking team members who contribute as A-Players, demonstrate a strong work ethic, are committed to the culture and our core values.
Other Duties As Assigned: The above job description is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and standards of the position. Team members will follow any other instructions, and perform any other related duties, as assigned by their supervisor. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and work environments may change as needs evolve.
Qualifications
Education and Training: Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant from an accredited PTA program required. CPR Certification required. Demonstrates computer knowledge of programs related to position and displays competency on an ongoing basis. Industry relevant experience and or knowledge to include up-to-date information on treatment techniques and best practices as necessary to perform appropriate high-quality patient care.
Experience: 3 years of PTA experience in an outpatient setting preferred.
Other Requirements: Computer Skills: Skilled in use of computer/EMR systems. Knowledge of Word processing software, spreadsheet software, Internet, and database software.
