What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Acute Care position at SALIDA HOSPITAL DISTRICT DBA HEART OF THE ROCKIES REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER?
Physical Therapy Assistant - Acute Care
Come work in Beautiful Salida, Colorado. Experienced team of talented therapists working to care for the community in a vibrant, supportive environment.
As a PRN employee, you will be involved with weekend rotation (~one weekend/month) and vacation coverage (with plenty of notice). Our acute care rehab team values creating a work environment that is enjoyable to be a part of, while incorporating evidence-based practice and helping our community.
Physical Therapist Assistant Scope of Practice:
a. Examines patients with impairments, functional limitations, and disability or other health-related conditions in order to best administer the plan of care provided by the physical therapist.
b. Alleviates impairments and functional limitations by implementing the plan of care outlined by the Physical Therapist and modifying therapeutic interventions within the scope of the treatment plan.
c. Prevents injury, impairments, functional limitations, and disability, including the promotion and maintenance of fitness, health, and quality of life in all age populations.
d. Engages in consultation, education, and research.
e. Maintains a record on each patient including physician orders, diagnosis, treatment, progress, record of attendance and summary, in a timely manner. Submit and verify patient charges for services rendered.
f. Provides appropriate supervision of aides as specified by scope of practice.
g. Participate in discharge planning process.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
1. Must be able to solicit and evaluate subjective feedback from patients to be able to assess effectiveness of a procedure.
2. Must be aware of relative value and limitations of each piece of equipment.
3. Must be able to apply knowledge of anatomy, physiology and physical science to specialized techniques in treatment of the patient.
4. Must know proper positioning of patients with various conditions for different types of treatments.