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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | PRN | FM Home Health

Great River Health • Fort Madison, IA • 2d ago

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $22.86 per hour

Job Details:

Scheduled Hours: 8:00am - 4:30pm

Job Description:

A Brief OverviewAssist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with State laws, assist physical therapists in carrying out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Assist in the education of patients, families and caregivers on prevention of further injury or impairment.What you will do

Provides treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.

Observes and assesses treatment effect and discusses observations and changes to the treatment plan with the staff physical therapist. Documents effectively and efficiently in electronic medical record.

Performs components of an appropriate assessment, daily treatment as well as tracking progress on patients as related to the therapy requested and provides findings to the staff physical therapist and documents findings appropriately in medical record.

Assists in formulating a teaching plan based on identifying learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning. Family will be included in teaching as appropriate. Staff physical therapist is informed about learning difficulties so alternative teaching method can be implemented. Participates in student clinical education for physical therapist assistants.

Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment, and medical-surgical equipment for safe and effective treatments.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Involves the patients and family in formation of treatment plan.

Communicates appropriately and professionally with patients, providers, staff and administrative team.

Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.

Coordinates and assists with directing patient care, with the rest of the health care team, to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment and providing assistance to patients and visitors. Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.

Perform cleaning, chart audits, screenings and other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent Required

New graduates are encouraged to apply Required

1-3 years Preferred

Knowledge of the information and techniques needed to treat human injuries, diseases, and deformities. This includes symptoms, treatment alternatives, drug properties and interactions, and preventive health-care measures.

Knowledge of human behavior and performance; individual differences in ability, personality, and interests; learning and motivation.

Knowledge of principles and methods for education and instruction for individuals and groups.

Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.

Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work related documents.

Talking to others to convey information effectively.

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

Actively looking for ways to help people.

Being aware of others' reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or departments to make improvements or take corrective action.

Managing one's own time and the time of others, as needed.

Communicating effectively in writing, e.g. patient documentation, e-mail, letters, as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

Understanding the implications of new information for both current and future problem-solving and decision-making.

The ability to tell when something is wrong or is likely to go wrong.

The ability to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand.

The ability to speak clearly so others can understand you.

The ability to apply general rules to specific problems to produce answers that make sense.

The ability to combine pieces of information to form general rules or conclusions (includes finding a relationship among seemingly unrelated events).

The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing.

The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand.

Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required

Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required

Qualifications:

Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit: Complete yearly quality indicator training.Home Health: Therapist will drive a company car or their own vehicle at times for patient treatments so must have valid driver's license and proof of insurance.

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

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