Job detail

LPTA

South Central Regional Medical Center

#Documentation #Healthcare Team #Patient Care #Infection Control #Physical Therapy #Discharge Planning #Patient Confidentiality #Patient Needs Assessment #Provider Orders

Quick overview

The Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant will conduct routine home health visits under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Responsibilities include assessing patient needs, providing appropriate care, and collaborating with the healthcare team to ensure quality patient care.

Requirements summary

Candidates must be graduates of an accredited school of physical therapy and hold a current Mississippi Physical Therapist Assistant certification. The role requires the ability to perform various physical tasks and demonstrate knowledge of physical therapy standards.

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Job description

Position: Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Department: Physical Therapy

Job summary

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will conduct outpatient and inpatient mix under the super vision of the Physical Therapist.

Qualifications

Graduate of an accredited school of physical therapy
Current Mississippi Physical Therapist Assistant certification

Organizational expectations

PTA will assess patient’s needs and render appropriate care.
Perform patient teaching and discharge planning.
Function as a member of the healthcare team in delivering mission-driven, quality patient care.
Demonstrate knowledge of standards of care for physical therapy.
Willingly acquire new knowledge and skills needed.
Demonstrate actions which create a positive experience for the customer as well as promote positive teamwork with co-workers.

Physical requirements

Ability to sit, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, perform overhead lifting and perform other common physical movements as needed for the position.

Essential functions / Assigned tasks
Demonstrate performance standards
Appropriately observe and evaluate patient
Develop and implement the appropriate physical therapy component of the patient POC
Assess patient’s pain and intervene appropriately
Provide patient teaching appropriate to the patient/caregiver’s learning/education level regarding physical therapy, patient needs, safety and infection control in the home and other related problems.
Develop and document attainable goals
Follow agency policy regarding discharge planning, completes necessary discharge information (D/C Summary/OASIS)
Communicate with and document patient updates to physician, other members of the health care team and to the patient’s medical record timely and accurately