Physical Therapy Assistant- Penn National Health Center Outpatient-DayEvening
Physical Therapy Assistant- Penn National Health Center Outpatient-DayEvening
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Job Description
Full time 80 hours biweekly)
Monday Friday Varied Day/Evening 7A7P
Weekend and holiday rotation
Position Function: Under the direction of a Clinical Manager assists with assessing planning implementing Physical Therapy to patients. Maintains the operational aspects of the therapy unit in collaboration with the Clinical Manager. Further contributes to the Physical Medicine Department Hospital and the American Physical Therapy Association through support of philosophy objectives educational and research efforts. Is responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff students and volunteers as delegated by department administrative personnel. May be required to travel between clinical sites to assist in provision of care.
Responsibilities
Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Unit Based Essential Functions and Responsibilities
Job Class Specifics:
High Productivity:
globally by considering the needs of the facility department and organization.
needs to manage and modify schedule to maximize productivity.
any down time to complete needed tasks.
multitasking by managing the environment of care while balancing patient care needs.
multitasking by grouping like tasks and patients to maximize efficiency.
goals and objectives for each treatment session that prioritizes patient needs and are consistent with the time frame schedule.
tasks for the day and completes them by end of shift.
is completed by real time unless prohibited by patient care and is then done in a timely manner.
tasks to support personnel to maximize staff efficiency.
treatment plan to available resources.
to provide patient care to multiple treatment areas within the department.
and adapts personal style to meet the Model of Care Expectations.
meets or exceeds the established productivity expectations of the department without use of overtime and with expected or superior clinical outcome.
High Service Excellence:
knowledge and understanding of insurance coverage and limitations adapts treatment plan accordingly and communicates necessary information effectively with patients and patient families.
or exceeds expected clinical outcomes recognizing patient limitations; communicates potential need for modification of treatment plan to therapist when appropriate.
the patient and matches their level of self involvement in the Plan of Care treatment process and time frame and provides education regarding pathology and prognosis.
and adheres to professional boundaries during interactions with patient and peers.
with billing regulations and bills appropriately for services provided.
High Level of Technical Skills:
professional skills and limitations; refers to and utilizes others with more expertise when appropriate for timely and superior clinical outcomes.
a high level of competency to maximize scheduling for superior clinical outcomes.
a high level of competency with documentation which includes the following components at a minimum: treatment provided patient response relevant communication patient education and patient progress.
orthopedic neurologic acute care rehab and other treatment plans as appropriate.
a treatment plan and advances the plan according to the patient response; implements all treatments including modalities manual approaches and therapeutic exercise with a high level of technical skill.
competence with use of orthotics prosthetics assistive devices monitoring of vital signs and management of patients with IV tubes NG tubes PEG lines supplemental oxygen.
the need to have the therapist or physician reassess the patient in a timely manner.
as an effective educator and mentor to patients families other staff clinical students and the community.
the various elements of treatment to include a holistic approach that maintains the highest levels of professional morals and ethics; compassion; knowledge and clinical reasoning.
emergency situations and responds appropriately.
Qualifications
Qualifications and Standards
Education: Graduate of an accredited program with an Associates degree in Physical Therapy.
Experience: Experience applying customer service behaviors and communication skills required.
Certifications/Licensure: Licensed as a Physical Therapy Assistant or eligible for licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant in Pennsylvania. CPR certification required.
Employment Type
Full-Time
