Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

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Physical Therapist Assistant | Salem Township Hospital

Summary

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment and therapeutic plan of care as supervised by the staff physical therapist(s). The physical therapist assistant assists with the restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapist assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities and participates in continuous quality improvement. Participates in infection control, departmental equipment training, hospital safety and fire programs.

Qualifications

• Education: Graduation from a physical therapist assistant program. Current licensure is in good standing as a certified physical therapist assistant in the state of Illinois.
• Training and Experience: Preferred experience in treating patients in outpatient and inpatient settings.
• Job Knowledge: Knowledge of human anatomy and physiology, basic physiologic effects of exercise and physical effects of exercise and physical therapy modalities.

Schedule

• PRN (AS NEEDED)

PRN Hourly Pay Rate

• Flat Rate $30/hour

Essential Job Functions

• Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the physical therapist(s). Adheres to standards of physical therapy practice.
• Ability to observe and assess treatment effect; discusses with physical therapist(s).
• Ability to perform components of an assessment and treatment on all patients per policy. This includes pediatric, adolescent, geriatric and the general patient population.
• Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning and physical needs. Assesses effectiveness of learning; family is included in teaching as appropriate. Physical therapist is notified of conclusions.
• Demonstrates knowledge and competency of modalities used in physical therapy.
• Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.
• Interacts professionally with patient/family and involves patient/family in treatment.
• Communicates appropriately and clearly to physicians, facility staff and ancillary departments.
• Coordinates and assists with directing patient care to ensure patients’ needs are met and department policy is followed.
• Demonstrates an ability to be flexible, organized and function under stressful situations.
• Documents patient care in medical record according to hospital and facility policy.
• Participates in educational staff performance improvement in-services. Assists with orientation and in-service training.
• Assists in ordering supplies and general office duties (i.e.- filing, faxing, etc.).

Professional Requirements

Adheres to dress code; appearance is neat and clean. Completes annual educational requirements. Maintains regulatory requirements, including HFAP, state and federal regulations and standards. Maintains patient confidentiality at all times. Reports to work on time and as scheduled and completes work within the designated time. Wears identification tag while on duty and uses computerized punch time system correctly. Attends annual review and departmental in-services as scheduled. Attends and/or reads all monthly staff meeting minutes. Represents hospital and organization in a positive professional manner. Actively participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement activities. Communicates hospital/organizational mission, ethics and goals of the department.