At least 1 year of experience, acute care experience preferred
Knowledge of physical therapy theories, practices and standards
Skill in using written and oral communications.
Skill in following treatment plans, monitoring patient progress, and alerting the supervising physical therapist to status changes.
Ability to demonstrate excellent customer service skills
Ability to prioritize and schedule patients utilizing time efficiently.
Skill in organization
Ability to demonstrate proficiency in use of standardized tests to support documentation
Ability to manage an average caseload per productivity standards set
Ability to be proficient in treating at least 2 High Risk patient populations
Basic computer skills and proficient in EMR navigation
Principal Duties and Responsibilities:
Patient care Treatment:
Provides objective information for the physical therapist in the accordance with the physical therapy plan of care and goals
Implements treatment in accordance with the plan of care & goals established by the PT Evaluation and documents treatment program and goal progress, consults with the Physical Therapist when changes to plan of care or goals are required
Implements appropriate therapeutic interventions, progressing treatment plan and teaching patients/caregivers activities to reinforce therapeutic interventions, providing/fitting appropriate assistive devices and recognizing patient distress signals, which need follow-up
Documents treatment plans and progress; records data required for statistics, productivity, billing, performance improvement program, etc. as appropriate
Utilizes the assistance of rehab techs and volunteers for housekeeping, transportation and physical assistance, does not utilize the rehab tech in a context that could be interpreted as providing supervision
Maintains current knowledge of therapy practice through continuing education and relays information to both nursing and rehab staff to enhance quality of patient care
Consistently provides both written and verbal patient education
Clinical Collaboration:
Informs Physical Therapist, MD, RN and Discharge Planner of patient's status and progress towards goals through documentation or direct communication, documents communications with Physical Therapist regarding changes in patient status, treatment plan or discharge plan, communicates equipment needs and any changes/updates to original D/C plan to the discharge planner and RN
Communicates with patient/caregiver to allay anxieties, seek input and elicit cooperation, trains and educates caregivers to assist patients with exercise program, maintain precautions and demonstrate safe functional mobility
Participates in discharge planning with the interdisciplinary team, recommending appropriate assistance and continuation of the rehabilitation process as needed
Teaching, Training, Mentoring:
Provides a positive experience for assigned medical residents who perform rotation within the department
Provides a positive experience for at least one volunteer or student shadow experience
Acts as a resource for new staff
Departmental Initiatives:
Receptive to change in promoting and complying with departmental initiatives
Team Work:
Consistently demonstrates flexibility with schedule to accommodate follow-up treatments
Identifies and communicates issues related to the working environment
Utilizes chain of command effectively to promote cohesion and team work
Professional Growth and Development:
Independently recognizes own clinical limitations and seeks education
Actively seeks advice and incorporates feedback from PT Mentor/ Program Manager
Utilizes evidence based research for clinical practice and documentation
Performance Improvement:
Participates in performance improvement activities, collecting data and suggesting areas for improvement
Adheres to performance Improvement/LDM requirements per department plan
Leadership Collaboration:
Resolves unit issues/problems, developing resolutions and following up with both departmental staff and unit.
Performs at least 3 peer reviews annually
Fiscal Accountability:
Demonstrates proficiency in proper billing and coding
Utilizes time management skills to increase productivity, meets productivity standards set
Actively seeks advice for performance improvement
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Under general supervision of a physical therapist, assists patients in reaching maximum physical potential, in accordance with the Maryland Physical Therapy Practice Act, treats patients using appropriate therapeutic interventions, participates in team and interdisciplinary meetings, demonstrates competency in treating multiple patient populations within the acute care setting to include at least 1 high risk patient population. Education:
AA degree from an accredited PT Assistant program.
Licensures/Certifications:
Current Maryland license as a Physical Therapist Assistant; Healthcare Provider (CPR Certification)
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