Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy Assistant LicensedUrbana, MDPay From : $28 per hourMUST:The Physical Therapy Assistant must have experience:Holds and maintains proof of valid MD state licensure (from a m)Strong written and verbal communication skillsAbility to provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detailMust be able to collaborate with other patient care team membersAbility to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience pain and frustration, physical therapists should be compassionate and encouragingAbility to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in unexpected situationsAbility to exercise sound judgment in stressful circumstancesGraduate of an accredited curriculum with an associate degree as a physical therapy assistantDUTIES:Assists with patient observations as requested by the physical therapist and to assist in identifying patients with physical therapy needsWorks cooperatively with peers to contribute to the overall productivity of the teamPerforms therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily living activitiesMaintain patient records confidentiallySchedules patients effectively for best time utilizationObserves, records and reports to the physical therapist conditions, reactions and responses of patient's plan of careEnsures that each patient has adequate knowledge concerning his/her disorder, treatment, and continued careCommunicates and coordinates effectively, both written and verbally, with patients, families, and other team members regarding the patient's overall plan of careParticipates in discharge planning as requested by the physical therapist consistent with patient goalsMaintains accurate and timely flow of paperwork, orders, requests, and reportsWorks cooperatively with patients, supervising personnel, fellow employees, other healthcare team members and the publicPatient care documentation is timely, legible, and efficient and meets departmental documentation standardsMaintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocolsMaintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends, monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectivesUpdates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizationsMust be able to recognize and respond appropriately to urgent/emergent situations per protocols Healthcare benefits are offered to all eligible employees according to compliance mandated by the Affordable Care Act .