Pediatric Physical Therapist Assistant

JOB SUMMARY Restores function, alleviates pain, and prevents disability administering medically prescribed Physical Therapy. Treatments must be performed under the direction of a Physical Therapist.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

MEETS THE PATIENTS GOALS AND NEEDS AND PROVIDES QUALITY CARE

• By implementing treatments according to goals established by a Physical Therapist and according to physician prescription.
• Collaborates with the Physical Therapist in determining the need for assistive devices and other DME needs.

ADMINISTERS PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS

• By administering therapeutic modalities according to their indications and contra-indications.
• Performing therapeutic exercises, neuromuscular re-education, and relaxation.
• Functional activities training patients in the use of assistive devices, orthotics, and prosthesis.

MONITORS PATIENTS RESPONSE TO PHYSICAL THERAPY TREATMENTS

• By documenting patients progress.
• Recommending modifications in their treatment plan, use of devices, or alterations in the patients DC plan.

CONTRIBUTES TO DISCHARGE PLANNING

• By instructing patients, families, and caregivers in home exercise programs and home instructions.
• Provides training and education to families and caregivers in functional skills the patient will need assist with discharge.
• Consulting with physicians, nurses, care management, and other health care workers contributing to patient care conferences and team conferences.

DOCUMENTS PATIENT CARE SERVICES

• By charting in patient and department records according to established guidelines.
• Charges patients appropriately for services rendered.

RESPECTS PATIENTS

• By recognizing their rights.
• Providing emotional, psychosocial, and spiritual support.
• Maintaining confidentiality.

MAINTAINS SAFE AND CLEAN WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• By complying with procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Calling for assistance from support personnel.
• Keeping patient rooms and therapy areas in a neat and orderly fashion.
• Cleaning assigned equipment or areas according to procedure.

PROTECTS SELF, CO-WORKER, AND PATIENTS

• By interpreting and implementing policies and procedures to prevent the spread of blood borne and/or airborne diseases.
• Adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
• Equipment cleaning and storage procedures.

ENSURES OPERATION OF EQUIPMENT

• By completing preventative maintenance requirements.
• Following manufacturers instructions.
• Troubleshooting malfunctions.
• Calling for repairs.

MAINTAINS PROFESSIONAL AND TECHNICAL KNOWLEDGE

• By attending educational workshops.
• Reviewing publications.
• Establishing personal networks.
• Attending required annual in-services.
• Attending at least 80% of staff meetings.
• Documenting education on associate education record.
• Identifying learning needs and seeking improvement.

MAINTAINS SUPPLY INVENTORY

• By checking stock to determine inventory level.
• Anticipation needed supplies.
• Placing and expediting orders for supplies.
• Verifying receipt of supplies.
• Using equipment and supplies as needed to accomplish job results.

CONTRIBUTES TO TEAM EFFORT

• By accomplishing related results as needed.
• Maintaining department productivity standards.
• Carry over goals.
• Contributes to PI process.
• Coordinating student program.
• Supervising students.
• Training of new staff.
• Weekend scheduling.

PROMOTES THE DEVELOPMENT OF GOOD SHEPHERD AS A SYSTEM

• By volunteering as a representative of Good Shepherd at community events.
• Acting as a preceptor for new associates or students.
• Communicating performance outcomes and results.
• Responding to change in a constructive, positive manner.

QUALIFICATIONS To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education: Associates Degree in a Physical Therapist Assistant program required.
• Work Experience: Previous clinical experience preferred.
• Licenses & Certifications:
• Physical Therapist Assistant license required.
• Basic Life Support (CPR as a healthcare provider per the American Heart Association) required.