PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PTA)

Position Summary

To provide physical therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist in accordance with policies and procedures and in compliance with state and federal regulations.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

1. Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may contribute to the assessment of customers in relation to their diagnosis
2. Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, may provide intervention in accordance to, and contribute to the treatment plan, which is customer focused and relevant to the actual and potential health problems of the customer
3. Documentation (daily charges, Progress Notes, and other reports) is complete, legible, accurate, timely and reflective of department standards
4. Therapeutic benefit of treatment is monitored and modified appropriately
5. Provides education at the level appropriate for each customer. Customer and/or family’s learning needs are assessed, addressed, and documented per department standards
6. Initiates, coordinates, and communicates collaborative efforts (provider updates, discharge planning) amongst team members and other interested parties to show a comprehensive picture of the customer
7. Demonstrates competency in clinical skills and techniques specific to each unit on an annual basis
8. Organizes and adjusts schedule according to department work volume and customer caseload to maintain productivity targets. Keeps immediate supervisor informed of ongoing activities or problems in regards to customer caseload in a timely manner
9. Provides input regarding department operational matters including but not limited to program development, quality improvement, facilities, planning, operational and capital budgets
10. Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and act in accordance with Corporate Compliance Program, the licensing Board of Texas Healthcare and the American Physical Therapy Association

Competencies

• Maintains productivity expectations
• Advances customers as indicated throughout therapy stay
• Effectively communicates and collaborates with internal and external customers
• Demonstrates quality and timeliness of documentation
• Demonstrates referrals to PureHealth’s Outpatient Department

Culture

This is a high performance environment propelled by collaboration through our Teams of Excellence (T.O.E.) Program. The expectation for each team member is to engage in our complex and dynamic organization by adding value and support to fellow team members.

Work Environment

This job operates in a post-acute setting. This role requires regular walking to various locations around the facility. This role also routinely comes into contact with patients who may have contagious illnesses. Team member is expected to adhere to facility’s no-smoking policy.

Physical Demands

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. This position is very active and requires standing, walking, bending, kneeling, and stooping all day. The employee must frequently lift and/or move items over 60 pounds.

Position Type and Expected Hours of Work

This is a position in a post-acute setting that is open 24 hours a day, 365 days a year. Weekend and holiday shifts will be required.

Other Duties

Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice.

HIPAA

Team members are