Physical Therapist Assistant

• 85% Works under direction of Physical Therapist to administer outpatient and inpatient physical therapy treatment techniques (e.g., exercise, moist heat, ultrasound, electrical stimulation, gait training, manual therapy, etc.) to restore body functions, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of body part; instructs patients in care and use of braces, canes, crutches, or prosthetic devices; records pertinent information in medical record with co-signature by supervising Physical Therapist; actively communicates pertinent patient information to supervising Physical Therapist.

• 10% Directs patient care activities of Physical Therapist Aides; participates in training programs for other Allied Health departments in the hospital.

• 5% Assists with completion of special project as required and/or assigned; as requested, supervises activities in Rehab. Department in absence of Director or Assistant Director.

• Develops and demonstrates knowledge of current advances in Physical Therapy to maintain professional competency through literature review, peer review or continuing education.

• Exhibits behaviors reflective of Memorial's core values: Compassion, Accountability, Respect, Excellence, and Service

• Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

• Attends all mandatory education and in-services (i.e., team training, safety, infection control, etc.); completes mandatory health requirements.

• Employee performs within the prescribed limits of the hospital's and department's Ethics and Compliance program and is responsible to detect, observe and report compliance variances to their immediate supervisor, or upward through the chain of command, the Compliance Officer, or the hospital hotline.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Performs other duties as required or assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, ABILITIES, AND SKILLS: (* indicates developed after employment)

Knowledge of: hospital and departmental goals and objectives; hospital policies and procedures; *Workplace violence prevention and de-escalation training within six (6) months of hire and annually thereafter; standards for accrediting body; clinical interventions, education, and equipment necessary to meet the specific needs of the patient population.

Check patient population(s) that apply:

Not applicable (does not perform patient care), neonate (Birth to 1 month), infant (1 month - 12 months), child (1 - 11 years), adolescent (12 - 18 years), adult (19 - 65 years), geriatric (Over 65 years)

Ability to: achieve and maintain required competencies related to job duties; ability to communicate effectively; develop and maintain effective working relationships

Skill in: use of department specific equipment (ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, traction, whirlpool, etc.); treatment of patients referred for Physical Therapy Services; application of Physical Therapy modalities.

EQUIPMENT OPERATED: The following are examples only and are not intended to be all-inclusive.

Ultrasound, electrical stimulation, iontophoresis, phonophoresis, traction, whirlpool.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: An example of acceptable experience and qualifications:

Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from an accredited program of study.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Licensed by the Ohio Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy and Athletic Trainers Board to practice Physical Therapy Assisting in the state of Ohio. Maintains continuous certification in American Heart Association's BLS.