Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care

PRN DAYS

The PTA performs patient treatments as indicated by the treatment plan. Documents treatments given, including frequent and objective measurements. Works with adult patients with clinical competency. Completes established competencies for the position within designated introductory period. Other related duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

General Functions:

• Performs selected tests and measurements in consultation with the therapist
• Interprets the evaluation for frequently referred diagnosis, asks questions when necessary and seeks guidance concerning more complex situations
• Reviews patient charts and progress prior to treatment and modifies the treatment accordingly within parameters of the treatment plan
• Instructs and involves patient, family, and nursing staff in patient’s progress and discharge plans, makes appropriate discharge recommendations to the therapist and attends appropriate meetings
• Uses appropriate modalities and procedures, demonstrates understanding of the therapist’s selection and asks for clarification as necessary

Department/Business Unit Functions:

• Demonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served, demonstrating knowledge of principles of growth and development over the lifespan
• Maintains documentation on all treatments
• Assures appropriate equipment performance prior to each use
• Provides in-service to staff 
• Organizes schedule to reflect patient priorities and needs of other staff
• Delegates responsibility to supportive personnel appropriately
• Provides clinical education for PTA students, after 1 years of experience
• Informs supervisor of incidents, accidents, equipment failure or unusual physician or patient 
• problems immediately
• Utilizes resources efficiently and effectively
• Maintains safe environment
• Addresses patient population-specific needs
• Participates in Performance Improvement activities

Qualifications

MINIMUM EDUCATION: Associates Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant. Active U.S. military service members or veterans with any military service, training or education verified and credited by an accredited PTA program is acceptable.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: No previous work experience needed.

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE: Previous PTA experience in inpatient/outpatient settings

REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license

PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing

REQUIRED COURSES/ COMPLETIONS (e.g., CPR): Must have active healthcare provider Basic Life Support on hire (ARC or AHA); however, must have AHA Healthcare Provider BLS within 60 days of hire.

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