POSITION SUMMARY 

The Physical Therapist Assistant performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist and in accordance with practices of physical therapy. Patients population ranges in from pediatric to geriatric experiencing medically complex conditions and/or medical surgical conditions requiring rehabilitation and/or wound care needs. Assist patients with his/her maximum functional performance while learning to live within his/her capabilities. Records the patient’s responses to treatment and reports the outcome of each treatment to the Physical Therapist. 

POSITION SUMMARY EXPANDED: 

Under the Oklahoma Medical Marijuana and Patient Protection Act, (“The Unity Bill”) this position is considered a “Safety-sensitive position. “Safety-sensitive” is defined to include “any job that includes tasks or duties that could affect the safety and health of the employee performing the task or others.” Employees working in “safety-sensitive” roles are subject to this exception and subject to disciplinary action in the event of a positive test for marijuana or its metabolites. 

EDUCATION REQUIREMENTS 

• Graduate of an accredited school for Physical Therapist Assistant program. 

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED 

• Current license for Physical Therapist Assistant in state of employment. 

• Must maintain current Provider CPR certification throughout employment. 

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS (KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES) 

• Ability to project a professional Image. 

• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements. 

• Knowledge and experience in the needs of patients ranging in age from pediatric to geriatric. 

• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations. 

• Strong organizational and analytical skills; excellent writing and speaking skills. 

• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions (Word processing, graphics, databases, spreadsheets, etc.) 

• Persons who have been found guilty by a court of law of abusing, neglecting, or mistreating individuals in a health care related setting are ineligible for employment in this position. 

• Freedom from illegal use of drugs. 

• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace. 

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND JOB RESPONSIBILITES 

The essential functions include, but are not limited to the following: 

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each key function satisfactorily. 

• Each category will be assessed on performance measurements of appropriateness, efficiency, effectiveness, and timeliness.  

• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the key functions. 

• Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks as selected by supervising PT:  ie active and passive exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction, and ultrasound.  Fit patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices 

• Observe patients’ responses to therapy, and report outcomes to supervising PT or members of the interdisciplinary team. Document outcomes in medical record.   

• Maintain clean and safe environment.  Maintain and clean all equipment. Prepare patients and/or room for treatments and therapy. Transport and transfer patient in a safe manner 

• Participate in patient care tasks; bathing, feeding, transporting as needed.   

• Perform clerical duties such as answering phones, taking messages, taking inventory, ordering supplies, and completing forms. 

• Remain current with literature related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals, and criteria as necessary and appropriate. Attends all required hospital meetings. 

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES 

• Supports employee and patient education to enhance knowledge, skills, and necessary behaviors to achieve quality outcome. 

• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions. 

• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with hospital policies. 

• Ability to carry out essential functions of this position (with or without reasonable accommodation). 

• Promote the philosophy, mission, and objectives of the Company within and to customers outside the hospital. 

• Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact with facility and medical staff and Administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies. 

• Assure participation in relevant in-service training sessions, facility meetings and continuing educational opportunities appropriate to responsibilities.    

• Demonstrates honesty and integrity at all times in care and use of patient and hospital property. 

• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and compete duties within allotted time.   

• Appropriately accesses the resources of the company’s corporate offices for consultation and program development support. Seeks out external resources through conferences, workshops, etc. as necessary. Shares professional knowledge with staff, directors, managers, and hospital personnel. 

• Participate in hospital wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors. 

• Comply with HIPAA regulatory requirements.  

• Perform other duties as assigned. 

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS 

INTERPERSONAL SKILLS 

• Demonstrates active listening techniques, gains support through effective relationships. 

• Treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback. 

• Establishes systems to measure effectiveness, efficiency, and service. 

• Creates and maintains reporting mechanisms. 

REASONING ABILITY 

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.   

• Ability to define and solve problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions. 

• Ability to interpret an extensive variety of technical instructions in statistical or diagram form and deal with several abstract and concrete variables. 

LANGUAGE SKILLS 

• English is the primary language of the Hospital. 

• Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations.  

• Ability to interpret reports, business correspondence, and policy/procedure manuals.  

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, physicians, clients, customers, employees, and the public.  

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS 

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   

• Ability to compute ratio, percent, rate, as well as the ability to create and interpret graphs.  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the functions. While performing the duties of this position, the employee is regularly required to work inside a clean, well-lit, and well-ventilated laboratory. While performing the duties of this position, the incumbent is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to use hands or finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this position include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision and the ability to adjust focus. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. The employee may be exposed to some hazards such as radiation, bodily fluids that may contain disease, and fumes from laboratory chemicals.