Physical Therapy Assistant 2 (50 Fte)

Job Description

Harborview Medical Center Outpatient Physical Therapy has an outstanding opportunity for a PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT 2 (50% FTE)

PRIMARY JOB RESPONSIBILITIES

Under general supervision provides physical therapy services as directed by plan of care established by primary therapist. This will include progression of treatment and patient and family education. Collaborate with other disciplines as appropriate to coordinate continuity of patient care. Implement treatment programs which include the use of physical agents manual therapy therapeutic exercise and functional training.

Integral to this professionals work is the treatment of an expanded patient caseload including patients with such complex problems as multiple disabilities acute multi-trauma and/or complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries or conditions including pre-operative and post-operative conditions affecting the spine and/or peripheral joints. Physical Therapist Assistant 2 assists Physical Therapists to collect data using standard tests and measurements. Physical Therapist Assistant 2 participates in clinical education.

• Performs all duties of a Physical Therapist Assistant providing treatments to patients with complex problems such as multiple disabilities acute multi-trauma and/or complex orthopedic and musculoskeletal injuries or conditions.
• Carries out and assists with implementation of treatment programs which include the use of physical agents therapeutic exercise on patients with problems such as multiple disabilities complex musculoskeletal impairments and/or acute multi-trauma.
• Makes suggestions for program based on knowledge experience and published evidence.
• Document appropriately and accurately with regard to content and timeliness (following the policies of the Physical Therapy department and Harborview Medical Center).
• Actively participates in and takes responsibility for maintaining a personally as well as clinic-wide productive schedule.
• Collaborates with supervising physical therapists to provide coordinated accessible physical therapy care/services.
• Understands the current Patients are First expectations and standards that apply to the Harborview staff.
• Utilizes staff and treatment resources appropriately. Assists physical therapists in transitioning patients to next level of care in a timely and appropriate manner when have met goals or plateaued.
• Collaborates with the physical therapists to provide the best care to patients.
• Participate in the supervision of physical therapist assistant students.
• Participate in operational aspects of the department maintain performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
• Participate in all infection control departmental equipment training organizational safety and fire safety programs
• Assist with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury disease or physical disability.
• Provides physical therapy treatments to patients with complex medical problems.
• Assist patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities.
• Document appropriately and accurately with regard to content and timeliness (following the policies of the Physical Therapy department and UW Medical Center).
• Ensure that patient charges are accurate and entered on a timely basis.
• Participate in the supervision of physical therapist assistant students.
• Assists in the clinical education activities of the physical therapy department.
• Assists with orientation of new physical therapist assistants hospital assistants and volunteers.
• Participate in operational aspects of the department maintain performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities.
• Participate in all infection control departmental equipment training organizational safety and fire safety programs.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant with the WA State Department of Health upon hire.

An Associate of Science Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program that includes patient treatment affiliation. Eighteen months of experience as Physical Therapist Assistant 1 or equivalent. Physical ability to move patients and equipment.

Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements such as a license/certification/registration.

ABOUT HARBORVIEW MEDICAL CENTER
As the regions only Level I Trauma and verified burn center Harborview Medical Center is a comprehensive healthcare facility owned by King County and operated by UW Medicine. It is dedicated to providing specialized care for a broad spectrum of patients from throughout the Pacific Northwest including the most vulnerable residents of King County. It provides exemplary patient care in leading-edge centers of emphasis including emergency medicine trauma and burn care neurosciences ophthalmology vascular surgery HIV/AIDS rehabilitation mental health and substance abuse care.

Harborview employees are committed to the vital role the institution plays in the immediate community as well as the entire Northwest region.

Challenge. Collaboration. Compassion. Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

ABOUT UW MEDICINE WHERE YOUR IMPACT GOES FURTHER
UW Medicine is Washingtons only health system that includes a top-rated medical school and an internationally recognized research center. UW Medicines mission is to improve the health of the public by advancing medical knowledge providing outstanding primary and specialty care to the people of the region and preparing tomorrows physicians scientists and other health professionals.

All across UW Medicine our employees collaborate to perform the highest quality work with integrity and compassion and to create a respectful welcoming environment where every patient family student and colleague is valued and honored. Nearly 29000 healthcare professionals researchers and educators work in the UW Medicine family of organizations that includes: Harborview Medical Center UW Medical Center - Montlake UW Medical Center - Northwest Valley Medical Center UW Medicine Primary Care UW Physicians UW School of Medicine and Airlift Northwest.

Become part of our team. Join our mission to make life healthier for everyone in our community.

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

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Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.