Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient)

Physical Therapist Assistant

Holland Hospital Physical Therapy and Rehab teams value our patients and embrace our organization's positive behavioral standards in order to provide high-quality patient care. More than 50% of our rehab team has been with the organization for 14 years or more. We have 5 outpatient full spectrum orthopedic and neuro clinics located throughout the greater Holland area. Our clinicians typically see 8-10 patients per day with direct 1:1 care. We provide hour time slots for evaluations and treatment sessions are generally 45 minutes. Our department has: - 1:1 Therapist to Patient Ratio - A focus on continuing education with a full Medbridge Membership - No productivity requirements

Pay Range: $23.30-$34.95 per hour

Employment Type: Full Time, 80 hours every 2 weeks.

Schedule: Days, 8am to 5pm, no weekends or weekends.

Requirements: Associate's Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant program, Michigan Physical Therapist Assistant License, BLS for the Healthcare Provider by 60 days after hire, One year applicable experience preferred.

Demonstrates essential skill in the use of treatment modalities, equipment and protocols. Performs reassessments as assigned and according to state and facility guidelines, adjusting treatment plan accordingly:

• Selects treatment methods appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional status as evidenced by observation and documentation.
• Recognizes the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan as the patient advances or regresses, and acts accordingly as evidenced by observation, documentation and team feedback.
• Notifies primary PT/ OT of non-routine changes in the treatment situation, discharge complications or other circumstances that require reassessment or staff guidance as evidenced by team feedback.
• Instructs ancillary staff in patient positioning, mobility and care giving as evidenced by documentation.
• Educates patient and/or family in home exercise programs, transfers, care giving, home safety and use of adaptive equipment, appropriate to level of understanding.

Adheres to department policy regarding time frame, appropriate form and content of written rehabilitation documentation:

• As evidenced by chart audits, completes daily progress notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, all relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs.
• Completes treatment summaries when applicable.
• As evidenced by chart review and team feedback, progress notes are written for each intervention.
• Reasons for canceled treatments are documented.
• Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames (e.g. Allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursement) as evidenced by chart review and team feedback.
• Documents evidence of patient and family/care education as evidenced by chart review.

Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care team members, students, supervisors and outside contacts:

• Contacts families, physicians or other health care team members in anticipation of special needs of the patients or family in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans.
• Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation. Includes family/care giver in education and training as appropriate as evidenced by chart review.
• Demonstrates collaboration in communication with team members and is open to feedback and receptive to change as evidenced by team feedback.
• Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel as evidenced by team feedback.

Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit:

• Maintains productivity standards set by department/clinic. Makes efficient use of non-billable time and minimizes use of non-billable time.
• Completes routine administrative responsibilities within established time frames consistently (e.g. TACS, charge sheets, productivity logs, and other clerical duties as requested).
• Contributes to educational and training efforts of department /clinic (e.g.in-services, students, new hire orientation) as evidenced by program/clinic specific documentation.
• Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about department expenses and revenue (e.g. supplies, equipment, billing, and staff resources) used in the department as evidenced by team feedback and observation.

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