REGISTERED PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

Job Category Job Category Physical Therapy Industry Skilled Nursing , Phsysical medicine and Rehab Employee Type Full Time Required Degree 4 Year Degree Manage Others No Contact information Name Shanna Rierson Phone View phone number on click.appcast.io Email View email address on click.appcast.io Description ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following: Provides Physical Therapy services to residents under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in accordance with state regulations. Assists the Physical Therapist in the evaluation process as needed or directed. Identifies indications for and assists in evaluations at appropriate intervals under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Assists the Physical Therapist in identifying a problem list, short-term goals, long term goals and treatment plan. Conducts individual, supervised and group treatment as assigned by the Physical Therapist and as outlined in the treatment plan. Monitors resident’s response to intervention and consults with Physical Therapist if modification is indicated. Adheres to department and resident schedule and modifies as appropriate for treatment regimen. Maintains acceptable resident care ratios as determined by the Physical Therapist. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment; trains resident and caregiver in the use or application of orthotics and prosthetics. Participates in resident, family and staff education. Confers formally and informally with the other team members in coordinating the total rehabilitation program of the resident. Assumes responsibility for ongoing continuing education and professional development. Adheres to Physical Therapy Department procedures regarding documentation of Physical Therapy Services. Provides treatment in accordance with established standards of practice, department procedures and productivity standards. Records billable treatment times according to Physical Therapy Department procedures and submits weekly/monthly statistics to Therapy Program Manager and business office. Reports to work on time and coordinates schedule to achieve maximum productivity and efficiency during assigned shift. Maintains safe and clean work area and adheres to facility/company safety standards. Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional. Maintains positive relationship and rapport with coworkers, residents, family members and facility personnel. Assists with and participates in Quality Assurance Programs as required. Adheres to established confidentiality standards. Projects a positive and professional image at all times. Performs other duties as assigned. Recommended Minimum Position Qualifications Associates Degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program. Current state licensure or license eligible in states where applicable. Physical Requirements and Work Environment Physical requirements for this position are classified as medium under the Department of Labor classification. The employee must be capable of exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally (less than 1/3 of the time), and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force frequently (1/2 of the time), and or up to 10 pounds of force constantly (2/3 or more of the time) to move objects, equipment and or residents. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand, walk, sit, stoop, kneel, bend or crouch; use hands to manipulate tools, equipment, or controls; reach with hands and arms, balance, lift, and perform medium to maximum transfer assists with residents. The employee is required to have visual and hearing acuity sufficient enough to assess resident safety and ability. The employee works mostly inside in resident rooms or clinic. This position is classified as a Category 1 for the purpose of exposure determination under the OSHA Regulations regarding the Standard on Occupational Exposure to Bloodborne Pathogens (29 CFR 1910.1030). Category 1 is defined as all procedures or job related tasks that involve an inherent risk for mucous membrane or skin contact with blood, body fluids, or tissues, or a potential for spills and or splashes of blood or body fluids. The use of protective equipment and measures is required for every employee engaged in Category 1 tasks. The essential functions described here a representative of those an employee encounters while performing the basic functions of a Registered Physical Therapist Assistant Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Requirements Applicants must meet licensure requirements to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Oklahoma. #J-18808-Ljbffr Rhode Island Commerce