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ExcelaCare - Physical Therapist Assistant
Location:
Austin, TX
Description:
Job Summary: Physical therapy assistants provide treatment for physical impairments, functional limitations or disabilitiesunder the direction and supervision of a qualified physical therapist. The treatment is in accordance with the patients plan of care. Essential Functions: • Performs planned services that are delegated and supervised by the Physical Therapist to meet the patient’s goals and needs.• Helps patient accomplish treatment plan and accept therapeutic devices by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging and assisting patients in performance of physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory function activities and daily living activities and in use of assistiveand support devices such as ambulation aids and prosthesis, and maintenance therapy.• Follow the Plan of Care while adhering to Agency policy under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.• Meets regularly with the PT to update client progress and needs.• Participates in case conference and team meetings.• Makes visits as scheduled and participates in on-call rotation as required.• Maintains patient rights and dignity.• Completes and submits documentation timely and accurately according to Agency policy. Additional Responsibilities : List infrequently performed and non-essential tasks.• Performs other duties as assigned or requested.• Adheres to Agency or state association code of ethics.• Conforms to all applicable Agency policies and procedures.• Participates actively in continuing education and in-services.• Maintains confidentiality of patient information and business trade practices• Assumes accountability for reporting incidents and complaints according to Agency policy. Knowledge / Skills / Abilities: • Organizational skills• Ability to supervise in accordance with Agency’s policies and applicable laws.• Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints, regulatory agencies or members of the business community.• Time management• Cooperative attitude• Advanced interpersonal written and verbal communicationBasic math skills related to patient care Information Management: Treats all information and data within the scope of the position with appropriate confidentiality and security. Risk Management: • Cooperates fully in all risk management activities and investigations.• Keeps abreast of changes in health care law.• Maintains Agency/program compliance with local, state and federal laws as well as state accreditation standards. Minimum Position Qualifications: Education: PTA graduate of school accredited by Commission on Accreditation for Physical Therapy EducationExperience: Two (2) years of experience as a PTA in the last five (5) yearsTraining: Appropriate competency assessments completedLicense / Certification: Current licensure from applicable State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners; CPR certification; current driver’s license and proof of auto liability insurance Environmental Conditions: Works in patient's home in various conditions, possible exposure to blood and body fluids and infectious diseases. Ability to work flexible schedule, ability to travel locally, some exposure to unpleasant weather. Moderate noise level; tasks may involve moderate stress and emotional demands. Physical Requirements: Prolonged standing and walking required. Ability to move up to 50 lbs. and move patients. Requires working under some stressful conditions to meet deadlines, to identify patient needs, to make quick decisions and resource acquisition; meet patient/family psychosocial needs. Requires hand-eye coordination and manual dexterity. Ability to utilize durable medical equipment in the home.
Company:
Excelacare
Posted:
June 19 on PrismHR Hiring
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ExcelaCare - Physical Therapist Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Excelacare located in Austin TX. Find other listings like ExcelaCare - Physical Therapist Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.
ExcelaCare - Physical Therapist Assistant is a Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Job at Excelacare located in Austin TX. Find other listings like ExcelaCare - Physical Therapist Assistant by searching Oodle for Nurse & Healthcare Physical Therapist Jobs.