Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient Job at Advocate Health Care (Oshkosh)

Job Responsibility

Assists the Physical Therapist in treatment of patient's musculoskeletal, neuromuscular, cardiopulmonary, and/or integumentary systems
Provides and progresses patient treatment based on therapist's evaluation and plan of care
Monitors and notifies/updates supervisory therapist of patient's response to treatment given
Plans for patient discharge including providing written home programs, patient/family teaching, and ordering equipment with direction of evaluating/supervising therapist
Completes all required documentation with appropriate co-signatures, including patient progress notes, team conference reports, discharge summaries, and records patient care and progress of each patient assigned as well as daily statistics, billing, and scheduling
Applies insurance guidelines regarding authorization and number of visits
Responsible for cleaning up after patient treatment, putting away equipment, and keeping area neat and orderly
Performs various manual techniques, patient positioning, transferring and transporting duties, which require lifting and pushing/pulling, while utilizing proper technique
Demonstrates skill in use of modalities, exercise equipment and other devices that are available in area worked per department orientation checklist
Demonstrates knowledge of indications and contraindications of modalities and exercise
Participates in performance improvement activities designed to identify and resolve problems affecting patient care outcomes and to improve quality of care
Manages assigned caseload, informing site leadership of coverage needs and ability to cover
assists with coverage, based on department needs and regional needs
Pursues professional growth through participation in continuing education courses, department inservices, and reading professional literature
Orients new staff to clinical and department policies as requested
Participates in the evaluation process of co-workers by providing verbal or written feedback as requested
Must be able to demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served
Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span and possess the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interpret the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his/her age-specific needs, and to provide the care needed as described in the department's policies and procedures

Requirements

Associate's Degree in Physical Therapy
Basic Life Support (BLS) for Healthcare Providers certification issued by the American Heart Association (AHA) needs to be obtained within 6 months unless department leader has determined it is not required
Physical Therapist Assistant license issued by the state of Wisconsin

What we offer

Paid Time Off programs
Health and welfare benefits such as medical, dental, vision, life, and Short- and Long-Term Disability
Flexible Spending Accounts for eligible health care and dependent care expenses
Family benefits such as adoption assistance and paid parental leave
Defined contribution retirement plans with employer match and other financial wellness programs
Educational Assistance Program

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