Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant-Specialty Therapy-Full Time

Description

Summary:

A professional who implements, coordinates, and monitors patient care activities. He/she has clinical and/or functional knowledge of the position for which they are accountable, either directly or indirectly through delegation of tasks. The incumbent is accountable to the Administrative Team. Collaborate with other Clinical Associates to meet individual needs using communication and available resources to promote quality, cost-effective care.

Responsibilities:

• Documents progress notes and treatments administered according to established departmental policies, procedures, and goals in all practice settings as appropriate.
• Delivers treatment to referred patients by clinical protocols, resulting in patient satisfaction. Identifies barriers to patient and physician satisfaction and assists with improving the entire process.
• Responsible for implementing optimal patient care within assigned caseload in an efficient, cost-effective manner. Associates make suggestions for treatments and tasks appropriately and make suggestions for improvement in skill mix and patient care delivery, including demonstrating cross-training and flexibility with scheduling.
• Responsible for charge entry, including accurate documentation of treatment and equipment given, utilizing appropriate unit/minute guidelines. Enters charges timely on PTR or on the computer and turns charges in daily.
• Responsible for communicating effectively with all members of the health care team, including patients, family, and physicians, and identifying barriers to effective communication and teamwork.
• Develops, educates, and instructs patients on safe and appropriate exercises during treatment sessions. Provides written home exercise program instruction and ensures patient understanding.
• Responsible for promoting educational growth by attending appropriate educational in-services and meetings. Contributes to the education of co-workers, students, and/or the community by developing or presenting educational materials.
• Responsible for assisting with preparing the patient and family for discharge. Ensures resources are in place before patient discharge. Attends patient case conferences and/or completes appropriate paperwork promptly.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree.
• Current Louisiana PTA license.
• BLS certification required.

Work Schedule:

5 Days - 8 Hours

Work Type:

Full Time