Position Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Clinical Lynn - Job Code # CC4
Location:
Charlestown, MA
Department: Clinical
All Care Division: VNA
HOURS/SCHEDULE: 37.5 hours a week
Shift: Days
POSITION SUMMARY: The Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant assists the Licensed Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist in all aspects of client care and treats clients as directed by the Licensed Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Therapy Assistant is part of the interdisciplinary team providing client care.
AGENCY EXPECTATION OF EMPLOYEE
All Care expects each employee to maintain a positive, respectful attitude, to demonstrate flexible and efficient time management, to meet departmental productivity standards, while keeping current the clinical skills to work in the home care environment. Each employee is expected to maintain open, honest and appropriately confidential communications with all customer groups in order to foster an effective service environment.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Follows plan of care established by the Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist. Documents clients level of understanding and response to teaching.
Instructs Home Health Aides as appropriate to the plan of care and documents the teaching. Communicate regularly with Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager regarding client problems and status. Willingly seeks supervision from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist or Clinical Manager. Contacts the primary Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist weekly for case communication.
Maintains ongoing client documentation in clinical progress notes following Agency policy, on a timely basis.
Seeks and takes advantage of learning opportunities, both formal and informal. Keeps abreast of new developments in physical therapy / occupational therapy. Seek guidance for development of clinical skills from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist and Clinical Manager.
Assists in coverage of client treatments during staff absences.
Orders equipment as needed with agreement from Physical Therapist/Occupational Therapist.
Specifically listens to voice mail by 8:30 am every day; submits an accurate visit schedule daily; is available by beeper at all times during the work day.
- Coordinate client’s care with other community agencies or medical facilities.
- Attend and participate in staff meetings, inservices and case conferences.
- Demonstrate knowledge of contradictions/precautions in relation to a diagnosis and treatment.
- Utilize correct procedures to ensure client safety and to protect oneself.
Maintain high level of clinical expertise necessary to meet the needs of the client population and recognizes need for ongoing professional education and development within the Agency and in the community.
- Physical Assessments
- Aseptic Technique
- Skilled treatments/interventions
- Any other duties/responsibilities assigned by supervisor.
QUALIFICATIONSExperience, Education and Licensure
Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant/Occupational Assistant program accredited by the Commission. Must be licensed in the State of Massachusetts. Must be licensed in the state where client services are being rendered. Current driver’s license.
Language Skills
Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to write routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of organization.
AMERICANS WITH DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
Work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is exposed to weather conditions prevalent at the time. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.
Contact Information:
Please contact Laurie Proulx, All Care Recruiter
All Care, 2 State Street, Lynn, MA 01901
Email: lproulx@allcarevna.org
Phone: 781-244-1150
Fax: 781-244-1058
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