Overview
TABITHA’S PURPOSE: We empower people to live joyfully, age gratefully.
Responsibilities
POSITION SUMMARY:
Each Physical Therapist Assistant enhances the living experience for Tabitha’s seniors/residents/clients (hereinafter, “seniors/clients”) by providing Physical Therapy services to seniors/clients under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. Services will be provided to seniors/clients with physical or cognitive disabilities to maximize functional independence. Services are provided in a variety of settings including nursing home, home health care, and other contracted facilities. This TEAMember strives to uphold Tabitha’s LIVE2Care Culture and actively embraces Tabitha’s Core Values. By doing so, the TEAMember supports Tabitha goals related to the dignity, respect, independence, competence, autonomy, personal comfort, safety and security of seniors/clients. In addition, the TEAMeber contributes to the success of Tabitha through ongoing collaboration with family members, TEAMembers, management, volunteers and others in the organization.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
Reviews senior’s/client’s chart and obtains current information that may affect Physical Therapist treatment. Seeks guidance from supervising Physical Therapist.
Recognizes abnormal physiologic changes and reports them to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Performs Physical Therapy treatment procedures as delegated by supervising Physical Therapist in accordance with the initial evaluation and plan of care.
Actively participates in senior/client care conferences and provides input to the Physical Therapist for developing the plan of care.
Actively maintains work schedule which allows for coverage in all Rehab programs as needed.
Uses strength, agility, stamina and prioritization skills to respond promptly to frequent and often overlapping senior/client/caregiver/TEAMember/manager needs or requests.
Teaches in-services relating to Rehabilitation upon request of supervisor.
Assists in orientation of nursing TEAMembers relating to Rehabilitation.
Evaluates emergency situations, performing CPR when necessary based on training. Maintains CPR Certification, taking refresher courses to continually maintain an active certification at all times. Is responsible for payment of any fees related to this if the refresher training is not taken at Tabitha.
Maintains, at his/her own expense, a valid Physical Therapist Assistant license. Takes care to complete continuing education requirements in advance of the renewal date.
Complies with HIPAA regulations regarding privacy by insuring that Protected Health Information (PHI) is safeguarded at all times. In addition, maintains a high level of confidentiality regarding any matter pertaining to any Tabitha seniors/clients.
Consistently uses strength, agility and good body mechanics when performing essential functions, follows appropriate safety and infection control policies and procedures of Tabitha and/or community and regulatory agencies.
Assures reports of broken and malfunctioning equipment are made in a timely manner.
Follows disaster plans and uses strength and agility during participation in preparedness drills and actual emergencies. Maintains a safe work environment.
Completes required training and in-services promptly. Demonstrates understanding of the course content and implements training in daily activities.
Makes good decisions that contribute to the well-being of the elders/clients.
Performs work duties within the assigned work environment related to the position, as assigned by Tabitha, regardless of TEAMemeber preference.
Maintains courteous relationship with supervisors, TEAMembers, seniors/clients, family members, loved ones, members of other departments and volunteers, providing support and assistance to TEAMembers to ensure quality senior/client care. Volunteers to assist others, seeks opportunities to serve seniors/clients/loved ones/TEAMembers/Tabitha. Demonstrates the ability to listen to TEAMembers/senior/client, caregiver, family concerns and take appropriate action.
Demonstrates knowledge of the care and treatment of all seniors/clients. Maintains the strength and stamina sufficient to perform safe transfers to and from rehab equipment, wheel chair, chair, etc.
Participates in meetings and in-services on both department and company levels.
Maintains a good record of attendance and punctuality as defined by Tabitha’s policy pertaining to attendance and punctuality. Records all time worked accurately and consistently using the timekeeping method provided by Tabitha.
Complies with Tabitha policies and procedures as published by Tabitha and which may be modified at Tabi