Physical Therapy Assistant – (On
Physical Therapy Assistant - (On-Call)
To administer quality physical therapy services following treatment plans established by physical therapists to restore function, prevent disability and return patients to maximal potential. Essential Functions: - Delivers physical therapy treatments to patients ranging in age from geriatric to pediatric: provides and progresses treatment as per treatment plans, physician order, professional standards and departmental protocols - Teaches patient care classes and groups for specific disorders per physician order and departmental policies, may participate in patient care clinics per specialized training or continuing education (i.e. Amputee Clinic). - Communicates outcomes to evaluating therapist, physicians and other health professionals, completes all chart documentation according to the record review checklist; other required documentation is complete and timely. - 10% Meets established productivity standard and uses time between patients effectively. - Performs duties in a professional manner demonstrating dependability, flexibility and team work, - 5% Maintains professional competency through continuing education, in-services, peer review self-evaluation per departmental standards. Continuing education dependent on and specific to patient population treated. Participates in maintaining a clean, safe and organized environment - Performs other duties as requested Qualifications: Basic Qualifications: Minimum Required Experience, Knowledge, License, Certification, Skills, and Abilities - High school diploma or GED - Graduate of accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program, basic knowledge of anatomy, physiology, pathology appropriate to PTA. - Certified Successful completion of clinical internships - CPR w/ AED certification within 60days of hire - Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Oregon or Washington upon hire - Basic skills in PT procedures and treatment, use of modalities (US, electrical stimulation, traction, etc), documentation skills Preferred Qualifications: Preferred Experience, Knowledge, Skills and Abilities - Minimum of one-year clinic experience in comparable setting - Knowledge base applicable to patient load at KSMC - Skills in-group dynamics, leading classes