Outpatient PTA Opportunity in Greensboro, NC! - (US-NC-Vandalia - 27406)

Minimum Education: None
Jobcode: L:91921958
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Moses Cone Health System
JOB DESCRIPTION
 
BASIC PURPOSE: This position is accountable to focus on treatment of referred patients to assist in their return to optimal functional and physical condition and prevent additional disability. This position is responsible to work under the direction of a licensed Physical Therapist. This position serves the following patient age categories: adolescent, adult, and geriatrics.
RESPONSIBILITIES AND DUTIES:
I. Therapy Process In collaboration with the therapist: 1. Interprets MD referral, chart history, and precautions for all patients with appropriate therapist supervision as specified in NC practice act. 2. Independently and accurately selects and performs age appropriate evaluation and treatment techniques for high and low volume patient types with predictable needs according to treatment plan set by therapist. Accommodates to patient's level of functioning. May require assistance for more complex situations/special techniques. 3. Sets functional and measurable short-term goals that are related to long-term goals set by the therapist. Follows treatment plan that is appropriate for discharge situation, and is designed to maximize function within reasonable length of stay, considering support system and financial resources. Sets appropriate time frame and reasonable projected outcomes. 4. Modifies treatment plans in response to changes in patient status, environment, and discharge plan in collaboration with supervising therapist. Problem solves through patient treatment situations for high and low volume patient types with predictable needs. Uses resources to assure that treatment plans/techniques are appropriate (within generally accepted standards of care) for unfamiliar patient types. 5. Recognizes need for and collaborate with supervising therapist to recommend discharge from therapy services. Collaborates with supervising therapist to recommend and follow-through with referral to additional services. Consistently makes appropriate discharge arrangements (including contacting physician or appropriate individuals, recommending follow-up, issuing home program, arranging for equipment, recommending community resources, etc.) as per treatment plan. 6. Consistently involves patient/family in all aspects of patient evaluation, treatment, discharge planning, and home exercise program.
7. If applicable, independently leads groups (including pre-op class) 8. Provides effective and thorough patient/family/caregiver education throughout the patient's therapy program (admission to discharge). Uses situation and age-appropriate educational tools such as written home programs, videotapes, etc. Ensure patient/family/caregiver learning through follow-up discussion and return demonstration. 9. 90-100% of clinical documentation meets department/section and PI/JCAHO/CARF/state requirements according to departmental policies and procedures. This includes but is not limited to charts audited for performance improvement.
10. Implements interventions in a manner to maintain patient dignity, privacy, and safety. 11. Demonstrates clinical proficiency in assigned area.
12. Charges appropriately for treatment provided, time spent with patient, and in accordance with insurance/reimbursement requirements.
13. Therapist is able and willing to float to other venues of care following a brief orientation.
14. Anticipates the needs of patients, guests, and colleagues and responds in a manner appropriate to the situation.
II. Standards of Care
1. Independently and appropriately delegates duties to support staff according to practice act and department guidelines based on needs of the patient and skill of the provider.
2. Supervises support staff in the performance of patient care activities as appropriate. Instructions and feedback are complete and constructive.
3. Communicates patient care issues with appropriate individuals within and outside the health system as defined by departmental procedures. 4. During conference, reports and problem-solves related to patient problems, discharge plan, status on functional goals, LOS, follow-up/equipment needs. 5. Attends 15 CE hours per year related to clinical practice. For CE reimbursed/supported by Moses Cone Health System demonstrates evidence of incorporation of information into clinical practice of self or others. 6. Present 1 inservice/year that includes learning objectives and incorporates appropriate learning/aids or presents one community education inservice/year or participates in one health fair/screening per year. (This can include leading literature review.) 7. Completes or collects necessary data to monitor quality and effectiveness of care.
8. Uses results of performance improvement activities to improve practice with patient outcomes and/or customer satis