Physical Therapy Assistant-PRN (Nokomis or Hillsboro options)

Description

A Staff Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist, assists in restorative, functional and preventative therapeutic programs performed in the I/P and O/P settings, as well as the patient’s home. This includes administration and implementation of the treatment program and participation in discharge planning. 

Positions available at Hillsboro Health or Nokomis Therapy Service location.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Supports and promotes an environment conducive with the Mission, Vision, and Values of the hospital.       
• Performs diagnostic tests, and measurements, such as range-of-motion and manual muscle test, gait and functional analyses, and body parts measurements, then records and evaluates findings to establish individualized treatment program along with ongoing reassessment.
• Performs necessary therapeutic treatments in accordance with the plan of care to restore function, relieve pain, and prevent disability following disease or injury. 
• Supervises and instructs patients in safe and functional mobility skills, fit and use of assistive devices and appropriate therapeutic exercises, modality use and wound/burn care.                       
• Takes an active role in communication with the physicians and others on the health care team. 
• Provides ongoing assessment of patient status as prescribed by policy and modifies treatment plans based on patient’s response to treatment modalities.
• Participates in discharge planning.
• Prepares clinical and progress notes within the prescribed time limits. 
• Maintain confidentiality of all patients, hospital, or physician related information
• Maintain orderly condition of assigned work area.
• Is knowledgeable of general hospital and department specific policies and procedures.
• Other duties may be assigned and are subject to change with or without prior notice.

ADDITIONAL DUTIES

• Displays accountability for actions and decisions for the total patient care process.
• Completes assigned daily duties.
• Accepts reassignment to other departments if necessary.
• Follows expected work practices.
• Displays thoroughness and accuracy of work.
• Works in a safe manner, including reporting unsafe equipment or environment.
• Well organized, accepts assignments willingly and accomplishes them quickly.
• Anticipates problems and suggests solutions.
• Helps as needed with duties not specifically assigned. 
• Works steadily and always keeps busy.
• Maintain knowledge and skills necessary to communicate and interact with patients, visitors, and staff in the following age groups: Infant, Pediatric/adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric
• Ability to work well with a diverse work team.
• Ability to work under pressure with time constraints.
• Ability to concentrate.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Good mental health and emotional maturity
• Good personal grooming and hygiene
• Ability to acquire and maintain current knowledge in physical therapy. 
• Displays knowledge of sterile and non-sterile supplies, equipment, and procedures
• Demonstrates knowledge and practices of Universal Precautions
• Recognizes and respects the individual emotional, social, and cultural needs of Residents, including their religious beliefs.
• Always preserves the dignity and respect of all patients.
• Assists with daily, weekly, and monthly cleaning of work and storage areas.
• Possession of a genuine interest and concern for patient population that is served.

(The above statements describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, and indeed additional responsibilities may be assigned, as required, by Hillsboro Health.)

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

None 

Requirements

EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE

• Graduate of a 2-year college level program approved for the American Physical Therapy Association                                  
• Ability to pass specific competencies for this position.
• Proficient oral and written communication                     
• 1 year experience preferred. 
• Maintains required and approved CEU to maintain licensure.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Hold and maintain PTA Illinois Licensure
• CPR certification

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Prolonged, extensive, or considerable standing and walking
• Required to climb, balance, stoop, and kneel.
• Required to use arms, hands, and fingers for repetitive grasping, pulling, and pushing and feeling.
• Frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Any workload exceeding 50 pounds will require assistance.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, and ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Works in well light, climate-controlled setting
• May be exposed to communicable diseases, hypodermic/IV needles, unpleasant sights, odors, and materials. 
• The noise level in the work environment is quiet to moderate.

CORPORATE COMPLIANCE

Receives training and/or attends necessary meetings to meet the criteria as outlined in Hillsboro Health’s Corporate Compliance Plan and Code of Conduct. Understands the responsibilities related to compliance and knows how to contact the Corporate Compliance Officer should there be any instance of question or concern regarding fraud and/or abuse.

PRN BENEFITS

Paid time off, 401(k) Plan, and Community Benefit Hours