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Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) DH
Cape Fear Valley Health System
- Yuma, Arizona, United States
- Yuma, Arizona, United States
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Job Description Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant Profession: Physical Therapist Assistant Specialty: Rehabilitation Duration: Full-time Shift: 10 Hour Days Hours per Shift: 10 Experience: 2 years previous experience preferred License: Current Physical Therapy license within the state of practice Certifications: BLS certification required
Must-Have: Graduated from APTA accredited school of Physical Therapy, or equivalent Experience in Acute Inpatient Care Setting
Description: This position is responsible for the evaluation, planning, administration and supervision of Physical Therapy treatment in accordance with physician referral, state and national organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures.
This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.
Evaluates patient's functional abilities and limitations. Determines if intervention is needed. Establishes a plan of care and treatment goals. Completes comprehensive evaluation within the established time frame set by the department. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Establishes treatment goals that are functional, measurable, patient-related and reflect key limiting factors. Collaborates with patient and family/caregiver when setting goals. Initiates discharge planning. Recommends additions to or modifications of referring orders.
Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age-specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Assesses ongoing effectiveness of treatment and modifies plan of care as indicated. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision-making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
Documents according to professional practice guidelines set by regulatory agencies. Documents legibly and completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents evidence-based and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects skilled intervention and comprehensive assessment of the patient's progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow-through of care. Communicates evaluation/treatment results and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficult problem solving to ensure optimal patient outcome. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost-effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the PTA and Therapy Technician complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel prior to the delegation of tasks.
Attends department required meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in departmental/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
Interacts with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with physician offices to report, request or clarify information. Client DetailsAddress 2400 S Avenue A City Yuma State AZ Zip Code 85364 Job Board Disclaimer By applying for jobs on this website, you consent to receive daily messages from CYNET about assignments that match your profile. Email or text HELP for more info, or STOP to unsubscribe. Your mobile info will not be shared with third parties for marketing. Standard messaging and data rates may apply.
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