Physical Therapy Asst
Physical Therapy Asst
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Physical Therapist Assistant wanted in Pittsburgh PA
Location: Allegheny County Jail
Discipline: PTA
Setting: Correctional Care
Hours: PRN up to 1020hrs per week
Experience: 2 years clinical experience preferred.
Other Requirements: Must have active PA PTA License.
Why work with Allstar Therapies Inc in this settingWe have over 29 years of experience working in Home Health and Skilled Nursing settings. We have over 14 years experience working in Correctional Care Rehabilitation settings. This setting offers therapists the opportunity to work with several different diagnoses combining both outpatient and long tern care patient types. Efficient documentation softwareavailableproviding a SOAP note. Therapist work with a team of therapists and medical providers in a safe and supportive atmosphere Therapy sessions scheduledduring AM hoursonly.
Some of the benefits of working with Allstar Therapies Inc. in the Correctional Care Setting include but not limited to:
- Highly competitive pay rate
- Access to an experienced team of Therapists with thorough knowledge of the rehabilitation field.
- Flexible schedule (AM only)
- Broad category of diagnosis including Orthopedic MusculoskeletalCVA and other Neurologic Conditions
To apply to this position or if you any additional questions please reply to via faxor by phone. You may also reply at www.allstartherapies. This position will be filled quickly so please contact us ASAP to be considered!
Qualifications
Requirements/Education:
- Graduate from an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
- Licensed as a PTA the current state with indirect licensure.
- Current registration with the American Physical Therapy Association preferred.
- A minimum of two 2 years experience as a PTA preferred.
Certificates License Registrations:
- Valid drivers license
- Licensed to practice in the state
- Certification in CPR
Degree of Travel: Frequent and often (may be applicable)
Language Skills: Ability to effectively communicate with clients caregivers family members and medical professionals.
Degree of Disruption to Routine: It is to be expected that there will be moderate disruption to a daily routine. Although schedules are set accordingly on several occasions adaptations and other arrangements may be needed to service the patient and the contract for superior customer service and contract regulations.
Position Summary: Responsible for the delivery of skilled physical therapy services to the patient in setting following established plan of care by the Physical Therapist.
Essential Job Duties include but are not limited to the following:
1. Demonstrates through documentation and practice knowledge of human physiology pathology and diagnosis related to the ICD10 as it relates to physical therapy.
2. Demonstrates knowledge on billing including service and time based codes and other items necessary to complete successful billing for each patient.
3. Assist the physical therapist in rendering the specific services set forth on the plan of care and any modifications set forth from the patients physician.
4. Observes records and reports to the physical therapist and patients physician any pertinent change in the patients condition and response to treatment.
5. All notes written by the PTA will be cosigned by the supervising PT (if state requires).
6. Follows preventative and rehabilitative procedures as appropriate to the patients care and safety per plan of care from supervising physical therapist.
7. Identifies the patients need for modification of treatment or initiation of additional services as needed and provides information to supervising physical therapist.
8. Treats patients to relieve pain develop and restore function and maintain maximum performance using appropriate physical therapy treatments modalities and procedures as stated in the physical therapy plan of care by the physical therapist.
9. Reviews home programs for patients families and/or caregivers with the physical therapist as a facilitator promotes familycentered therapy practices.
10. Instructs and advise patient family and other health care professional in parts of physical therapy in which they may assist the patient and instructs in the use of prosthetic orthotic and assistive device as well as other durable medical equipment.
11. Treats the patients through the use of therapeutic activities designed to restore function and selfcare activities for the purpose of improving function.
12. Instructs and advises patient families and other health care professionals concerning treatment programs techniques and procedures as designated by the supervising Physical Therapist.
13. Maintains weekly schedule of patient visits based upon the individual patients plan of care.
14. Attends or provides necessary communication in regards to regularly scheduled meetings to discuss patient care.
15. Keeps current with physical therapy practices and provides proof of ongoing clinical practice through attending education seminars inservices and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices and reviews current concepts and literature. Attends the required number of inservices held at the corporate office each year.
16. Orders and/or fabricates adaptive/assistive device and durable medical equipment.
17. Reviews delivery of care to the patient with the supervising physical therapist as outlined by specific setting and state guidelines.
18. Completes all documentation in a timely fashion which follows all standards and policies set forth by Allstar Therapies Inc and submits all paperwork within time frame identified by facility policy and/or home health agency.
19. Follows all HIPAA Guidelines and practices confidentiality and respect for patients rights.
20. Follows universal precautions to limit risk and exposure.
21. Regularly provides updates regarding changes in items needed for employment including annual TB test CPR card etc.
22. Follows all guidelines set forth by facility and/or agency Policy and Procedure manual.
23. Perform other duties as assigned by the company.
Employment Type
Part-Time
