Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

Knox Community Hospital - Center for Rehab and Wellness

Career Department: Center for Rehab and Wellness

Shift: 8AM - 6PM (Weekend/Holiday Rotations)

Status: Part-Time

Average Weekly Hours: 10 Hours

JOB SUMMARY

PRN Physical Therapist will provide coverage based on need requested by Knox Community Hospital and will participate in the weekend and holiday rotations for patient care. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for delivering quality care to help patients attain maximum functional level. Care will be provided to patients of all ages from neonate, infant, pediatric, adolescent, adult to geriatric. The therapist needs to demonstrate knowledge in caring for orthopedic and neurological involved patients. The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for supervising Physical Therapist Assistant students. Responsible for being knowledgeable of standard of practice for the practice of Physical Therapy in an outpatient, inpatient and acute inpatient rehabilitation setting and regulations established by the payers.

Demonstrates critical thinking to assure the delivery of safe, quality care to adolescents, adult and geriatric clients. Responsible for excelling in courteous and respectful customer service at all times to every customer. Assures the safety of all customers. Effectively communicates with all customers. Effectively communicates & collaborates with other healthcare team members and between intra/inter departments, adheres to organizational policy and procedures, abides by regulatory/accrediting body requirements and professional practice standards. Assists with the daily operations and collecting statistics within the medical fitness center. Responsible for completing in a timely manner, all assigned tasks and duties utilizing multi-tasking skills. Responsible for assuring confidentiality of customer information and departmental information.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

Knowledge of the Physical Therapy services current trends, roles and scope of practice and standard of care in a healthcare and medical fitness setting.

Knowledge of and skill in using the instrumentation / equipment for patients such as but not limited; to multiple exercise equipment for strengthening and aerobic conditioning, blood pressure cuff, stethoscope, free weights, bands and balls, BMI instrumentation, weight scale and medical rehabilitation equipment and supplies.

Demonstration of general knowledge of the principles and practices of appropriate positive customer service in a rehabilitation setting in a healthcare setting.

Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with all customers.

Demonstration of proper phone etiquette

Demonstrates effective verbal and written communication, presenting facts and recommendations,

Demonstrates effective problem solving, decision making, interpersonal and team work skills.

Demonstrates proficient time management and organizational skills and ability to perform multiple tasks throughout the workday.

Ability to understand hospital functions and organizational dynamics.

Ability to assist with managing costs to respond to changing financial requirements.

EQUIPMENT/TOOLS/SOFTWARE

Application of all physical modalities utilized in the clinic including but not limited to heat and cold modalities, electrical stimulation, traction, along with strengthening, flexibility, stability and aerobic conditioning equipment, and functional evaluation tools.

Various evaluation and therapeutic tools/equipment for delivering care.

Computer with Windows-based programs

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