Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Services
Health First
*POSITION SUMMARY:*
To be fully engaged in providing Quality/No Harm, Customer Experience, and Stewardship by: providing exceptional healthcare in a professional manner.
* PRIMARY ACCOUNTABILITES*
*Quality/No Harm:*
* Maintains patient safety at all times.
* Ensures compliance with precautions and documents all current precautions and changes in status.
* Follows the plan of care and consults with the therapist when changes to the plan may be indicated or when a progress note or reassessment is due.
* Provides patients with effective treatments that progress them towards their goals and documents treatments according to applicable guidelines, standards and policies.
* Attends department meetings that take place during scheduled work hours; otherwise, reviews ·and signs meeting minutes. Attends in-services given by other staff and students that take place during scheduled work hours.
*Customer Experience:*
* Responds to therapy inquiries upon receipt.
* Reviews daily assignments/schedules with the team.
* Provides patients, families and staff with education regarding therapy services related to the patients' needs.
*Stewardship:*
* Demonstrates financial responsibility by meeting patient scheduling requirements, ensuring productivity targets are met, and utilizing their time, supplies and support staff responsibly.
* Prepares/reviews schedule for the next day.
* Issues charges that correspond to the services provided and the documented treatment times.
*QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED*
* Completion of a discipline appropriate degree from an accredited program/college.
* Current or Temporary Florida license.
* Interpersonal communications skills.
* Basic computer skills or willingness to learn.
* Must hold current AHA BLS Healthcare Provider Completion Card prior to start date and maintain.
*PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS *
* Knowledge and use of proper lifting and body mechanics
* Must be able to assist in lifting, standing, and supporting patients.
* Able to bend and stoop as pt care requires.
* The position requires the individual to perform lifting tasks in the following weight and frequencies:
Pounds % of the Day Reps per Day
0-20 34-66 33-200
21-40 1-33 1-32
More than 40 1-33 1-32
*MENTAL DEMANDS:*
* Problem-solving ability.
* Decision-making skills.
* Able to interact with all people.
* Able to concentrate under multiple demands/time constraints.
* Able to concentrate in stressful and distracting surroundings.
**Job:** **Rehab*
**Organization:** **Cape Canaveral Hospital*
**Title:** *Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Services*
**Location:** *Florida - Brevard County-Cocoa Beach*
**Requisition ID:** *074507*
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