Physical Therapy Assistant-Home Health

Department:

39122 Central Metro E - Home Care Physical Therapy

Status:

Full time

Benefits Eligible:

Yes

Hours Per Week:

40

Schedule Details/Additional Information:

M-F 8:00am-5:00pm, 6 patients a day; no weekends or holidays

Pay Range

$26.10 - $39.15

PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT HOME HEALTH

LOCATION: CHICAGO NORTH SIDE

HOURS: DAYS

Administers Physical Therapy treatment (ie. Modalities, massage, exercise) per M.D. order under the supervision of the physical therapist for the purpose of direct patient care.    The purpose of this position is to help achieve the vision of Advocate Home Health Services by performing the duties of this position in a cost effective, results oriented and customer focused manner.  This position is a critical component of the Unit team and as such meeting individual performance expectations and contribution to team performance goals is required.  Participate in the development and implementation of strategic marketing planS

Major Responsibilities:

• Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum, following Advocate's MVP of Compassion.
  •     5)Incorporates an individualized approach to the plan of care, within the parameters established by the supervising therapist. Identifies need for further patient assessment and alerts appropriate professional.
  •     1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual patient and family needs.
  •     6)Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior into interactions with patients, other associates and physicians.
  •     2)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in treatment and care. Seeks consultation from supervising therapist as needed.
  •     3)Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.
  •     4)Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage self care, disease process and infection control prevention.
• Providing and Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship.
  •     2)Adapts practice to the latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes approved treatment interventions to achieve established patient outcomes.
  •     3)Participates in quality/process improvement initiatives.
  •     1)Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.
  •     4)Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
  •     5)Consistely demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively document to support reimbursement and regulatory requirements.
• Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and participates as an effective member of the patient care team to provide an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Excellence.
  •     1)Participates in staff meetings, agency inservices, and educational activities to enhance development and support organizational initiatives.
  •     2)Utilizes available resources to maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.
  •     3)Demonstrates effective communication, feedback and conflict resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team members.
  •     4)Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and competency of self.
• Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an effective member of the patient care team. Works with the team to formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of Partnership
  •     1)Consistently makes sound clinical decisions, demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those with complex problems.
  •     2)Recognizes changes in clinical situations and need for reassessment and alerts appropriate clinicians and supervisor. Participates in discussion with supervising therapist prior to implementing changes to the plan of care.
  •     3)Prioritizes and organizes patient care, ensures clear communication with others to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's. Actively works to establish supervisory visits and follow up communication.