Physical Therapist Assistant

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/gu delines 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:

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