Physical Therapist Assistant-Tuomey PRN, Days and Weekends

Job Id R1101790 Inspire health. Serve with compassion. Be the difference. Job Summary Provides physical therapy treatment under the direction of a Registered Physical Therapist. Provides patient/family education, completes documentation of patient treatments, charges, and other information as needed. Collaborates with an interdisciplinary team in the implementation of the patient's individualized plan of care   Accountabilities * Implements and manages a specific and comprehensive treatment plan.    -Works under the supervision of a registered physical therapist in delivering patient treatment.    -Demonstrates advanced skills in administering physical therapy procedures.    -Assesses patient response to treatment, modifying when appropriate with input from the supervising therapist.    -Demonstrates awareness and use of proper safety measures regarding patient, others in the treatment area, and        himself    -Interacts regularly with others involved in the patient's care to incorporate an interdisciplinary treatment approach     for quality, coordinated care.  55% * Complies with departmental policies for documentation    -Documents all aspects of assessment, planning, treatment, and discharge in the medical record (and in the working     PT chart) in a timely, legible manner.    -Long-term and short-term goals are measurable and achievable within a specified amount of time.    -Daily treatment records are noted in the working PT chart on a daily basis and are clear and professional in their        terminology.    -Obtains necessary evaluations and re-evaluations in a timely manner.  15% * Participates in patient discharge preparations.    -Provides Case Managers with appropriate DME referrals in an adequate amount of time in which the Case Manager     is able to secure the equipment for the patient prior to D/C from BEH.    -Provides information regarding follow-up services which may include a referral to other community resources.  5% * Actively participates in patient and family education process.    -Provides education and training to patients, families, and caregivers regarding diagnoses, progress, long-term           functional outcomes.    -Documents patient/family education appropriately    -Supports and provides educational material to patients/families for support groups as well as community                    resources.  5% * Productivity    -Strives to meet department productivity standards.    -Assists with coverage on other units when caseload permits and when multiple caseloads may be modified easily     to permit one person to assist with coverage in another area.    -Complies with established standards of efficient patient scheduling to maintain appropriate levels of productivity     when covering the inpatient unit.  5% * Hospital, Department, and Team Responsibilities    -Attends staff meetings, team meetings, and mandatory in-services as scheduled.    -Completes mandatory hospital training annually and in a timely manner.    -Completes TB test procedures by the end of the employee's birth month.    -Completes assignments in a timely and thorough manner.    -Assists with care and maintenance of departmental equipment and supplies.    -May be requested to help with routine clean up duties at day's end as needed.    -Maintains established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality assurance program, safety,                 environmental and infection control standards. Supervision of tech if needed.  10% * Achieves annual goals  5% Supervisory/Management Responsibilities This is a non-management job that will report to a supervisor, manager, director or executive. Minimum Education Associate's Degree- Graduate of APTA Accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program Required Certifications/Registrations/Licenses LPTA LIC PHY THERAPY ASSISTANT - CPTA Work Shift Variable (United States of America) Location Tuomey Facility 1570 Tuomey Hospital - Payroll Only Department 15707370 Physical Therapy Share your talent with us! Our vision is simple: to transform healthcare for the benefits of the communities we serve. The transformation of healthcare requires talented individuals in every role here at Prisma Health.