Compassus

Physical Therapy Assistant- PAH

Spokane, WA

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 22 hours ago

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About the role

This Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides Physical Therapy services under the direction of a Physical Therapist according to the attending physician's Plan of Care.
The PTA works with the clients and family in the home setting without direct supervision.
Demonstrates competency in providing quality therapy services including intervention, implementation of the treatment plan established by the PT, related documentation and communication with clients and PT on a frequent basis.

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The demands of this role necessitate a team member to effectively perform essential functions.

Demonstrates an ability to treat the wide range of diagnoses and be knowledgeable in therapy treatments, goals and contraindications for treatment.
Treatments are adapted to the unique home setting and to the client and/or caregiver's ability to follow through safely and correctly.
Organizes weekly schedule to attend required meetings within schedule of client care needs.
Regular standing, walking, and manual dexterity are fundamental, along with the ability to lift and move objects up to 50 pounds.

Language Skills:
Requires ability to communicate in English effectively both verbally and in writing.
Other Skills and Abilities:
Ability to understand, read, write, and speak English. Articulates and embraces integrated healthcare at home philosophy.
Ability to follow appropriate communications channels.
Demonstrates competency by maintaining positive, collaborative, and constructive interpersonal relationships.
Understands and practices the principles of effective teamwork.
Demonstrates ability to prioritize work assignments and meet productivity and quality standards.
Adapts easily to changes in work assignments and environment, is willing to assume additional responsibility and learn new procedures.
Effective organizational skills.
Other Qualifications: Therapy Skills:
Knowledge of relevant rehabilitation therapy techniques and procedures in respective discipline.

Enjoy competitive pay, flexible time off, tuition reimbursement, and wellness programs designed for your well-being.
Visual acuity requirements include close and distance vision, color and peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
In a healthcare setting, exposure to bodily fluids, infectious diseases, and conditions typical to the field is expected.
Routine use of standard medical equipment and tools associated with clinical care is essential.
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Also demonstrates competency with identifying and making appropriate referrals regarding medical, social and emotional factors influencing care.
Communicate with the multidisciplinary team to form a collaborative client care plan.
Provides care in accordance with physician orders and the established plan of care.
Assesses the effectiveness of treatment and notifies PT if treatment needs to be modified to achieve goals.
Documents all treatment and coordination of care contacts in appropriate facility/agency format.
Meets agency time guidelines for completing documentation.
Documentation reflects good clinical documentation as well as meeting agency billing and reimbursement requirements.
Produces expected results given present skills, knowledge, abilities, training and education for the following age groups: neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric.
Request consultation supervision or continuing education when appropriate, to learn specialized techniques or treatment approaches.
Communicates pertinent medical and clinical information to the interdisciplinary team, including information regarding the client's care plan, implementation of changes per physician order and assuring adequate medical follow-up.
Also communicates pertinent information to team members, supervisor, facility/agency staff and external sources as appropriate.

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