PTA - Acute Care

Conifer Health Solutions•San Antonio, TX

About The Position

Physical Therapy Assistant - 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

Requirements

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.
REQUIRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: Possession of current Texas State license
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 .

Nice To Haves

PREFERRED EXPERIENCE : Previous PTA experience in inpatient/outpatient settings
PREFERRED CERTIFICATIONS/LICENSURE: See Preferred Certification Listing

Responsibilities

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
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