JOB REQUIREMENTS: Ability to demonstrate professional responsibility and
leadership skills. Ability to demonstrate excellent communication skills
with co-workers, administration, other professionals, patients and
family members. Ability to comply with MHLC and Therapy Department
personnel policies and practices. Ability to take responsibility for
self and professional development. Responsible for demonstrating fiscal
responsibility. Responsible for demonstrating team-building skills.
Responsible for demonstrating advocacy towards patient/families
including an awareness of customer satisfaction, an understanding of
patient rights and responsibilities, confidentiality, informed consent,
advance care planning, process for resolution of conflict in care or
treatment decisions, organizational ethics (Code of Ethics), Do Not
Resuscitate (DNR)/Resuscitation Plan, and Compliance Plan. Gathers data
relevant to the patients\' individual needs. o Performs age-specific
observations. o Pediatric (0-17 years) o Young Adult (18-44 years) o
Adult/Middle-Age (45-65 years) o Later Adult (Geriatric) - (> 65 years)
Observes cognitive status. Observes sensory status. Observes
neuromuscular status. Observes cardiopulmonary status. Observes range of
motion. Observes strength. o Manual muscle test o Strength testing
equipment o Dynamometer Observes posture. Observes gait. Observes
functional activities. Observes vital signs. Observes edema. Observes
balance/coordination. Observes patient\'s response to treatment.
Observes for signs of abuse. o Sexual o Domestic o Child o Elderly o
Substance Assists in the implementation of the plan of care. o Utilizes
physical agents, o Performs manual techniques. Soft tissue mobilization
Manual traction o Utilizes exercise with equipment. o Utilizes exercises
without equipment. o Provides adaptive and other home equipment.
Assistive devices External supports Orthotics/prosthetics Electrical
stimulation devices Traction devices Exercise equipment o Cares for the
orthopedic patient. Spine Extremities o Cares for cardiopulmonary
patients. o Cares for cardiac rehab patients. o Cares for neurological
patient. o Cares for patients in aquatic setting. o Educates
patient/family/caregiver. o Assists with discharge planning. o
Initiates/assists patient with cardiopulmonary arrest. o Participates in
patient care conferences Psychological Component o Cares for patient
with altered body image. o Cares for patient with anxiety. o Cares for
patient with depression. o Cares for the grieving patient/family.
Demonstrates organizational skills. o Prioritizes patient care
responsibilities. o Revises patient care priorities as needed while
keeping physical therapist informed. o Demonstrates ability to adapt
responses to unexpected events. o Utilizes support personnel to assist
with departmental activities. o Completes assignments within specified
time frame. Demonstrates communication responsibilities. o Communicates
patient information to physical therapist, physician, and other health
care professionals o Demonstrates documentation per protocol using
department forms, incident reports, flow sheets, patient charges, and
supply requests. o Complies with policy for receiving physician orders.
o Demonstrates procedure for calling a medical emergency. o Demonstrates
how to place overhead pages. Complies with health and safety standards
and guidelines. o Maintains a safe environment. o Follows procedures for
reporting and recording of health and safety-related incidents. o
Describes Record Access Plan. o Complies with emergency plan. o Complies
with policies and procedures on fire safety. o Complies with
standards/guidelines on electrical safety. o Complies with
standards/guidelines on fall prevention/protection. o Complies with
standards/guidelines for ergonomic safety. o Manages equipment safety. o
Complies with standards/guidelines on chemical safety. o Complies with
standards/guidelines for biohazard safety. o Complies with
standards/guidelines on bloodborne pathogen exposure control. o Complies
with standards/guidelines on Tuberculosis (TB). o Complies with
standards/guidelines on respiratory protection. o Complies with
standards/guidelines on personal protective equipment (PPE). o Complies
with standards/guidelines on physical restraints. o Complies with
standards/guidelines on workplace violence. Performs other duties as
requested. ** OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: No exclusion
from participation in Medicare, Medicaid, or other Federal healthcare
programs Minimum of one year recent experience in areas related to
assignments desirable but not required Must have strong interpersonal
and organizational skills. Must have an understanding of the physical
and emotional stresses that occur with illness and disease and be able
to work with individuals under these stresses. Must be able to interact
and practice in collaboration with a variety of healthcare
professionals. Must have the ability to motivate people and create a
positive work environment. Must have the ability to resolve problems
quickly and effectively. Must display a high degree of emotional
maturity while keeping difficult situations in proper perspective. Full
range of body motion and dexterity to allow for the significant
handling, transferring, pushing/pulling, and lifting of patients and
equipment. The ability to frequently lift, carry, push, or pull up to 75
lb. and occasionally lift, carry, push, or pull over 75 lb. Standing and
walking 85% of the time and sitting 15% of the time. Eye-hand
coordination, finger dexterity, odor and color perception and
discrimination, functional visual ability and depth perception,
functional sound perception and discrimination. Frequent bending,
kneeling, climbing, twisting, reaching at/or above and below shoulder
level, and balancing. Wearing gloves and other protective equipment.
Working under stressful conditions or working irregular hours Ability to
deal with pressure to meet deadlines, to be accurate, to handle
constantly changing situations, and to create a positive work
environment. Ability to deal with a variety of people, stressful
situations, and handle conflict, while maintaining a positive work
environment. Ability to communicate in a professional manner both
verbally and in writing. Ability and willingness to gain new skills and
knowledge necessary for the performance of essential job functions.
Ability to give, receive and analyze information for the performance of
essential job functions. Must be mentally adaptable and flexible in
dealing with a variety of people and facilities to create a positive
work environment. Is frequently called upon to handle difficult
situations. Must be able to deal with a variety of emotions and
frustrations. Emotional stability and personal maturity are important
attributes in this position. Must be able to resolve problems, handle
conflicts, and make effective decisions under pressure. Must be able to
give, receive, and analyze information. Must be able to remember
multiple messages, information, and task assignments for up to 8 hours.
Must be able to effectively communicate, providing verbal feedback and
written documentation in a professional manner. Requires public contact
and excellent interpersonal skills. ** APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Apply Online:
https://www.lafayettecountywi.org/hr/job-opening/lhc-full-time-physical-therapist-assistant
