Physical Therapist Assistant
Company: OrthoVirginia
Location: Midlothian
Posted on: March 18, 2023
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Job Description:
Orthopedic experience preferred. OrthoVirginia, Virginia's
largest provider of expert orthopedic and therapy care, is
currently seeking full-time, experienced Physical Therapist
Assistants to join our team! Along with a collaborative,
team-oriented work environment, our outstanding employment package
includes competitive salaries, excellent medical, dental, and
vision benefits, paid time off (PTO), a generous 401k, profit
sharing, short-term and long-term disability insurance, life
insurance, and a company-wide wellness program. Position Summary
The primary purpose of the PTA position is to work as part of a
team to provide physical therapy services under the direction and
supervision of the physical therapist. The PTA will implement
selected components of patient interventions, obtain data related
to the interventions provided, and make modifications in selected
interventions either to progress the patient as directed by the
physical therapist or to ensure patient safety and comfort. The PTA
will follow the plan of care set by the Physical Therapist, obtain,
document, and relay data related to the treatments provided.
Directs patient participation in activities and exercise
progression to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
Facilitate the learning of those skills and functions essential for
adaptation and productivity to diminish or correct pathology and
promote and maintain health. Primary Functions & Accountabilities
Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying
patient care issues; providing information and commentary;
recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical
therapy directives. Assists with patient observations as requested
by the physical therapist and to assist in identifying patients
with physical therapy needs. Works cooperatively with peers to
contribute to the overall productivity of the team. Performs
therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises;
instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing
physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory
functional activities, and daily-living activities. Maintain
patient records confidentially. Schedules patients effectively for
best time utilization. Observes, records and reports to the
physical therapist conditions, reactions and responses of patients
plan of care. Ensures that each patient has adequate knowledge
concerning his/her disorder, treatment, and continued care.
Communicates and coordinates effectively, both written and
verbally, with patients, families, and other team members regarding
the patient's overall plan of care. Participates in discharge
planning as requested by the physical therapist consistent with
patient goals. Maintains accurate and timely flow of paperwork,
orders, requests, and reports. Is reliable, follows instructions
and completes assignments in timely manner. Works cooperatively
with patients, supervising personnel, fellow employees, other
healthcare team members and the public. Patient care documentation
is timely, legible, and efficient and meets departmental
documentation standards. Maintains safe and clean working
environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations;
adhering to infection-control policies and protocols. Maintains
production objectives by noting current treatment trends;
monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production
objectives. Updates job knowledge by participating in educational
opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining
personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
Must be able to recognize and respond appropriately to
urgent/emergent situations per protocols. Knowledge Skills and
Abilities Strong written and verbal communication skills Ability to
provide instructions clearly and pay close attention to detail Must
be able to collaborate with other patient care team members Ability
to remain encouraging and motivating to patients who experience
pain and frustration, physical therapists should be compassionate
and encouraging Ability to remain flexible, adaptable and calm in
unexpected situations Ability to exercise sound judgment in
stressful circumstances Position Requirements Graduate of an
accredited curriculum with an Associates degree as a physical
therapy assistant Holds and maintains proof of valid VA state
licensure Employment Type: Full Time
Keywords: OrthoVirginia, Richmond , Physical Therapist Assistant, Healthcare , Midlothian, Virginia
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