Job: Physical Therapy Assistant

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Jobing Description

Location: US-WY-Torrington
Posted Date: 1/16/2012
Shift: Day
Category: Physical Therapists - Positions
Department: Rehab Services
Facility:
Position Type: PerDiem-CA
Shift Hours: Monday - Friday (days needed will vary), 8am to 5pm, and some weekend coverage as needed
Hours Per Week: ..

Internal Code A: ..
New Grad: Yes
Internal Code B: CRITICND



Overview:
About Community Hospital, Torrington

*25-bed critical access hospital and a 75-bed long-term care facility.
*We have provided thoughtful care to the residents of southeast Wyoming and the bordering Nebraska communities since 1949.
*Now, with a new 28-bed Alzheimer Unit and an $8.9 million expansion underway, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development.

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Responsibilities:
*Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. 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. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.

*Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient's physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist. Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.

*Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of 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 treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Accepts responsibility to contact physicians for routine or difficulty 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 Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.

*Department operational activities. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.



Job Summary:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
*Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA.
*Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
*Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities. Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
*Additional related education and/or experience preferred.