Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

The Support Physical Therapist Assistant assumes a supportive role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual provides treatment according to the plan of care, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning under the direction of the therapist. The assistant participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The assistant is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Qualifications

Education

• Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements

• Type of degree: Associate Degree or equivalent
• Area of study or major: Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certification/Registration

• Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in State of Ohio
• Current CPR certification required at time of hire
• First Aid certification required 6 months upon hire for the following department only: Inpatient Physical Therapy

Experience

• Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience
• Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job related experience.

Knowledge/Skills

• Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor
• Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change
• Teamwork oriented. Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism
• Strong analytical and prioritization skills
• Strong organizational skills
• Effective oral and written communication skills
• Maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Basic computer knowledge and skills

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• May be exposed to loud noises
• May be exposed to aggressive, violent behavior from patients, family members and/or visitors
• May be exposed to bodily fluids, blood and/or airborne pathogens
• Must be able to work under stressful conditions which may occur in emergency situations or with a heavy workload

Organizational Standards

• Possess skills, knowledge, and abilities to reach the mission, vision, and values of Premier Health
• Demonstrates traits and behaviors including, but not limited to, Focusing on Patients/Customers, Walking the Talk, Being a Partner, Adding Skills/Abilities, Working Independently for all staff and Managing in a Changing Environment, Engaging the Workforce, and Managing & Improving Individual Performance for Management Staff
• Performs in such a way to honor our values of Respect, Integrity, Compassion, and Excellence
• Provides a positive and professional representation of the organization
• Promotes a culture of safety for patients and employees through proper identification, reporting, documentation, and prevention
• Maintains hospital standards for a clean and quiet patient environment to maintain a positive patient care experience
• Maintains competency and knowledge of current standards of practice, trends, and developments in related scope of job role or practice
• Adheres to infection prevention policies and protocols, medication administration and storage procedures, and controlled substance regulations
• Participates in ongoing quality improvement activities
• Maintains compliance with organization's policies, as well as established practices, protocols, and procedures of the position, department, and applicable professional standards
• Complies with organizational and regulatory policies for handling confidential patient information
• Demonstrates excellent customer service through his/her attitude and actions, consistent with the standards contained in the Vision, Mission, and Values of the organization
• Adheres to professional standards, hospital policies and procedures, federal, state, and local requirements, and TJC standards and/or standards from other accrediting bodies
• Reports to work as required

Essential Duties & Functions

• Treats, documents, and delegates appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel per service guidelines
• Engages in interdisciplinary patient care management
• Bills appropriately for services and supplies provided as indicated through matching of documentation and service charges
• Collaborates and communicates patient progress and response to treatment with Physical Therapist throughout the continuum of care
• Provides patient/family education
• Participates in programs/service performance improvement activities
• Manages case load per department standards
• Engages in patient satisfaction efforts and looks for opportunities to ensure that all patients have a satisfying experience
• Passes all required hospital/department competencies and related testing; applies to everyday performance