Responsibilities

Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions

• Provision of Care
  
  • Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
  • Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
  • Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family
  • Provides ongoing patient/family education and training
  • Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate
  • Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
    

• Documentation
  
  • Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols
  • Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines
    

• General Requirements
  
  • Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
  • Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
  • Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
  • Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
  • Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
  • Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
  • Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
  • Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
  • Observes infection prevention precautions
    

• Customer Service
  
  • Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
  • Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients,
  • Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
  • Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
  • Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately
    

• Professional Development
  
  • Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
  • Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
  • Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
  • Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
  • Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements

Required for All Jobs

• Performs other duties as assigned
  

• Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of work, and code of conduct.
  

Qualifications

Required Minimum Education

• High school diploma Required or
  

• equivalent Required and
  

• graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program. Required

Required Minimum Experience

Required Minimum Skills

• Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team oriented, and basic computer skills.

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• Physical Therapist Asst 1.00 Required 1.00
  

• Basic Life Support 2.00 Required 2.00

Additional Licenses and Certifications