PRN PT Assistant
T.J. Regional Health, Glasgow, KY, United States
PRN PT Assistant
Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing treatment for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Duties include treatment intervention performed to determine the degree of impairment such as, but not limited to nerve and muscle function including subcutaneous bioelectrical potentials, motor development, functional capacity, respiratory or circulatory efficiency. Administering treatment performed upon physician referral and professional plan of care including, but not limited to, exercises for increasing or restoring strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion, stimuli to facilitate motor activity and learning, instruction in activities of daily living and the use of assistive devices and the application of physical agents to relieve pain or alter physiological status. The use of roentgen rays and radium for therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization and colonic irrigations are not authorized per practice act.
Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization. I Will Show Compassion, I Will Cooperate With Others, I Will Collaborate With Others, I Will Communicate, I Will Adapt To Change, I Will Be A Champion.
Essential Job Functions: Supervises the physical therapy department staff technicians in accordance with KY Therapy Board regulations. Performs appropriate treatment and discharge per physician orders/referral/plan of care. Completes documentation within policy time parameters. Ensures that all documentation is complete and does not require reminders and/or excessive time to complete paperwork. Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities, prosthetic/orthotic training and manual techniques. Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines. Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need. Follows policy for consent or treatment, release of medical information, confidentiality and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report then accordingly. Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS and license. Assist with caseload management when you plan to be off and/or when caseload varies (do not seek out other areas to assist). Promotes a professional and positive image at times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments. Communicates any changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist and other facility personnel as appropriate. Consistently meets given standard for the area that you are in with paperwork complete. Has met goals established for this year.
Responsible for planning, organizing and implementing treatment for the care of individuals whose ability to function is impaired or threatened by disease or injury. Duties include treatment intervention performed to determine the degree of impairment such as, but not limited to nerve and muscle function including subcutaneous bioelectrical potentials, motor development, functional capacity, respiratory or circulatory efficiency. Administering treatment performed upon physician referral and professional plan of care including, but not limited to, exercises for increasing or restoring strength, endurance, coordination and range of motion, stimuli to facilitate motor activity and learning, instruction in activities of daily living and the use of assistive devices and the application of physical agents to relieve pain or alter physiological status. The use of roentgen rays and radium for therapeutic purposes, the use of electricity for surgical purposes, including cauterization and colonic irrigations are not authorized per practice act.
Supports the Mission, Service, and Values of the organization. I Will Show Compassion, I Will Cooperate With Others, I Will Collaborate With Others, I Will Communicate, I Will Adapt To Change, I Will Be A Champion.
Essential Job Functions: Supervises the physical therapy department staff technicians in accordance with KY Therapy Board regulations. Performs appropriate treatment and discharge per physician orders/referral/plan of care. Completes documentation within policy time parameters. Ensures that all documentation is complete and does not require reminders and/or excessive time to complete paperwork. Demonstrates competency with therapy intervention modalities, prosthetic/orthotic training and manual techniques. Establishes a safe therapy environment and operates equipment within standard guidelines. Involves patient, family and team members in plan of care and provides information, teaching and education based on identified need. Follows policy for consent or treatment, release of medical information, confidentiality and appropriate awareness of suspected abuse and take measures to document/report then accordingly. Employee binder up to date with competency forms, TB skin test, mask fit test, BLS and license. Assist with caseload management when you plan to be off and/or when caseload varies (do not seek out other areas to assist). Promotes a professional and positive image at times with coworkers, patients, families and other departments. Communicates any changes in patient condition to the supervising therapist and other facility personnel as appropriate. Consistently meets given standard for the area that you are in with paperwork complete. Has met goals established for this year.