Physical Therapy Assistant II
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Job Location:
Blue Springs, MO - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
Yesterday
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
The physical therapist assistant works under the direction of the physical therapist. Physical therapy assistants implement components of patient care obtain data related to the treatments provided and collaborate with the PT to modify care as necessary. The physical therapist assistants goal is to improve quality of life through hands-on care and patient education.
Delivers individualized patient-centered treatment plan based on evidence-based practice and selects appropriate interventions based on the plan of care established by the PT.
Aides in the periodic reassessment of patient progress and contributes to discharge planning.
Supervises treatment provided by physical therapy assistant students.
Participates and makes recommendations for client care interventions to the interdisciplinary health care team.
Reports any changes in patient status or needs to the supervising therapist on a timely basis
Delegates and instructs supportive personnel in services to be provided.
Provides timely documentation per department and/or entity policy and as required by insurance provider to meet licensing certification regulatory reimbursement requirements and physician treatment plan.
Uses professional judgment to ensure safety to self patients and others at all times.
Performs all other duties as requested by the manager.
Completes at minimum a department level project
Serve as a clinical resource for department
Participates in quality initiatives
Job Requirements
Applicable Experience:
Less than 1 yearBasic Life Support - American Heart Association or Red Cross Physical Therapy Assistant - VariousAssociate DegreeJob Details
Part TimeDay (United States of America)The best place to get care. The best place to give care. Saint Lukes 12000 employees strive toward that vision every day. Our employees are proud to work for the only faith-based nonprofit locally owned health system in Kansas City. Joining Saint Lukes means joining a team of exceptional professionals who strive for excellence in patient care. Do the best work of your career within a highly diverse and inclusive workspace where all voices matter.
Join the Kansas City regions premiere provider of health services. Equal Opportunity Employer.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Saint Luke’s Health System consists of 16 area hospitals and campuses and several primary and specialty care practices, and provides a range of inpatient, outpatient, and home care services.
