Physical Therapy Assistant, consistent PRN, Brookpark

This position is eligible for student loan repayment assistance, powered by Clasp! Ask your Recruiter for more information.Duties and ResponsibilitiesAdministrative Functions

• Assist the Physical Therapist in the planning, development, organization, evaluation, and directing of Physical therapy activities, in accordance with current rules, regulations, and guidelines that govern the Facility.

• Facilitate Telehealth services as instructed to ensure that all required evaluations, recertifications, progress notes, and discharges are completed timely.

• Communicate with staff from related departments when planning therapy services.

• Assist in maintaining physical therapy standards of practice.

• Maintain departmental policies and procedures, safety, environmental and infection control.

• Interpret physical therapy procedures and recommendations to staff, residents, family members, as necessary.

• Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, and resident assessments, as necessary.

• Assist in instructing resident and family members in home programs and use of adaptive equipment.

• Assist in maintaining documentation for residents receiving physical therapy.

• Ensure that billing for therapy services rendered are coded accurately and in accordance with current standards. All billing and daily notes must be completed on the date of service.

• Perform administrative duties such as completing medical forms, reports, evaluations, and charting, as necessary.

• Report any questions or concerns to your Director of Rehabilitation and/or supervising Physical Therapist.

Therapy Functions

• Assist in interviewing residents to evaluate daily living skills and capacities to determine extent of abilities and limitations.

• Address all goals in the Plan of Care a minimum of once per week. If a goal cannot be targeted, clearly document the rationale and communicate with the Physical Therapist for modifications needed.

• Assist in determining appropriate treatment, selecting activities and exercises based on medical and social history of residents.

• Assist in scheduling therapy services, as needed.

• Inform resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepare necessary equipment.

• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room or area.

• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel the procedures involved in the treatment process, as necessary.

• Perform physical therapy in the resident’s room, if necessary.

• Reassure resident before and during therapy session.

• Prepare resident for treatment and administer physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.

• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.

• Assist in designing and adapting equipment in living environment.

• Promote participation in individual, group, and concurrent activities.

• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment, as indicated.

• Ensure that all notes are informative, follow guidelines, and are descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.

• Provide individualized physical therapy services to residents according to the Plan of Care.

Staff Development

• Participate in programs designed for in-service education and on-the-job training.

• Attend and participate in workshops, seminars, to keep informed of current changes in the field, as well as to build skills and enhance growth and development.

• Attend and participate in Facility in-service training programs as scheduled (e.g., OSHA, TB, HIPAA, Abuse Prevention, Safety, Infection Control, etc.).

Safety and Sanitation

• Follow established safety standards for the physical therapy department.

• Follow established departmental policies and procedures at all times, including appropriate dress code.

• Comply with the Facility’s established safety precautions at all times.

• Wear and/or use safety equipment and supplies when lifting or moving residents.

• Assist in identifying departmental procedures that involve exposure to blood or body fluids.

• Follow established infection control procedures and universal precautions when performing duties.

• Ensure that the therapy area is maintained in a clean and safe manner for resident comfort and convenience by assuring that necessary equipment and supplies are maintained to perform such services.

• Follow reporting procedures when observing any hazardous conditions or equipment.

• Wear personal protective clothing when performing services that involve potential exposure to blood or body fluids.

Equipment and Supply Functions

• Provide necessary material and equipment for resident to perform required therapy.

• Report any inventory, equipment, or supply needs to your supervisor.

• Utilize all department equipment and supplies in an efficient manner that promotes desired therapy outcomes and minimizes waste.

• Operate physical therapy equipment in a safe manner.

Resident Rights

• Honor the resident’s refusal of treatment request. Report such action to your supervisor.

• Abide by the resident’s participation in treatment decision.

• Inform the resident of consequences of not participating in prescribed therapy and document such action in the resident’s clinical record.

• Report any resident complaints or grievances to the department supervisor.

• Allow the residents to participate in the planning and scheduling of their treatment, as requested.

• Adhere to all HIPAA requirements.

• Report medical concerns and changes in condition to the resident’s nurse and the therapy supervisor.

Working Conditions

• Works in office areas, therapy rooms, resident rooms, etc.

• Is involved with physicians, residents, personnel, visitors, government agencies or personnel, etc., under all conditions and circumstances.

• Must be constantly alert for resident safety.

• Attends and participates in continuing educational programs as may be required by current regulations.

• Is subject to lifting, carrying, and supporting residents.

• Maintains communication with the residents, their families, other departments, etc., to adequately plan for the resident’s physical therapy needs.