FITZGIBBON HOSPITAL JOB DESCRIPTION

Position Title:  Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Code: 330

Effective Date:

This position reports to: Rehabilitation Manager

Department:  Rehabilitation Services

Entity: Fitzgibbon Hospital

Job Grade:

Position Purpose:  Performs physical therapy re-evaluation, treatment and monitoring in a professional manner.  Follows and progresses individual treatment programs to achieve functional goals, incorporating patient, family and physician expectations under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.

Principle Accountabilities and Essential Duties of the Job

 

·         Performs the following under the direction and authority of a licensed physical therapist.

·         Data gathering, treatment planning and implementation of treatment in a safe, effective manner.

·         Continually re-evaluates patient and adapts treatment program accordingly.

·         Documents objective findings and progress following hospital procedures to facilitate communication with patients, families, hospital personnel and physicians.

·         Demonstrates sound judgment regarding clinical decision making and appropriate consultation with the physical therapist.

 

·         Demonstrates professional customer relations at all times.

·         Develops and maintains professional, courteous rapport with patients, families, hospital personnel and physicians.

·         Facilitates a positive environment.

·         Respects the confidentiality of patient records and uses discretion when

discussing patient matters.

 

·         Organizes time schedule effectively to provide quality patient care.

·         Effectively dovetails patients and uses support personnel appropriately.

·         Demonstrates flexibility in scheduling.

·         Utilizes downtime effectively for program and career development.

·         Participates in effective functioning of the department.

·         Participates in QM program.

·         Meets quality improvement criteria.

 

·         Participates in in-services, continuing education, department meetings and program development.

·         Assists in equipment upkeep.

·         Completes hospital fire and safety requirements.

·         Complies with hospital and departmental structure standards, including

attendance.

 

·         Demonstrates and possesses 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 age-specific needs and to provide the care needed as prescribed by a physical therapist and as described in the unit's/area's/department's structure standards.

 

·         Demonstrates knowledge base and clinical skills to properly and safely operate equipment/modalities which are necessary to carry out the plan of care.

% of Time

75%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

Safety

 

·         Identifies and resolves safety issues; actively identifies and takes appropriate precautions following safety standards in the workplace for self and customers.

 

·         Can identify the appropriate situation requiring personal protective equipment (PPE).

 

·         Adheres to the employee safety plan and supports the effort to provide a safe environment for patients and staff.

 

·         Follows the infection control plan specifically in the areas of: disposal of infectious waste; reporting of infections; needle sticks; blood/mucous membrane exposure; disinfection techniques.

 

·         Demonstrates understanding of Life Safety, Equipment Management, Disaster Preparedness, Security, Hazardous Materials and Utilities.

 

Customer Service

 

·         Exhibits customer-focused behaviors which are consistent with the mission, vision, value statements and the Patient’s Bill of Rights.

 

·         Demonstrates belief that there is nothing of greater value than our customers by consistently ensuring high value of services with good outcomes and high customer satisfaction.  Ensures mature, ethical, and professional behavior by respecting rights and opinions of others.

 

·         Responds promptly to customer concerns and complaints; demonstrates proper telephone etiquette; uses tact, sensitivity and sound judgment when relating with patients, care givers, significant others, staff and other customers.

 

·         Recognizes customer dissatisfaction manages concerns quickly or contacts the appropriate individual for follow-up.

 

·         Accepts assignments in a positive manner; anticipates change with enthusiasm and well

thought-out opportunities for change; is a role model and mentor in the change process.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

% of Time

5%

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

% of Time

20%

 

 

 

Job Complexity: *            Level 1                Level 2                Level 3         X      Level 4                Level 5

 

Impact of Decision-making Errors:  *             Level 1                 Level 2        X      Level 3              Level 4

 

Position in the Organization:  *     X     Staff           Clerical           Analyst           Coordinator           Lead

           Specialist           Supervisor           Manager           Director           VP/Executive

 

Age Category of Patient Served:  Check all age categories of patients served. (Required by JCAHO for patient care givers)  

                 ____     N/A       X   < 1 year      X   1-11      X    12-18       X   19-50      X   51-64      X   65 and over

 

Exposure to blood/body fluid:  (Required by OSHA)      X    Yes              No

 

Education and Experience:  Check the minimum requirements for education and experience.  The education or experience preferred may be listed on the line provided:

Education:

         Basic skill set

___ High School or equivalent (GED)

___ High School plus specialized  training

        (minimum of 6 months to 2 years)

   X      Associate degree in Physical Therapy

         Diploma in

        Bachelor's degree    

        Master's degree  

         Ph.D.

         M.D.

 

      X    Certification/Licensure Required for Job:

                             Eligible for PTA licensure as required by the           State of Missouri                             

Experience:  (Check Appropriate Lines)

Technical Field                                         Supervision

_X__No experience                                _X     0 - 2 years

____3 months-1 year                                      3 - 4 years

    _   1-3 yrs                                                       5 - 7 years

____3 - 5 years                                                8 -10 years

        > 5 years                                                     > 10 years

Preferred:  

Physical Disabilities Expertise

Other knowledge, skills, abilities required:

 

Physical Activity: (Check all that apply)

 

 

N/A

0 -- 25%

26 – 75%

76 – 100%

Avg. lbs.

Lift/Carry

 

 

X

 

70-100 lbs.

Push/Pull

 

 

X

 

200 lbs

Reach Overhead

 

X

 

 

 

Climb

 

X

 

 

 

Squat/Bend/Kneel

 

X

 

 

 

Sit

 

X

 

 

 

Stand

 

 

 

X

 

Walk/Move about

 

 

 

X

 

Working Conditions:  (Check all the boxes that describe the environment.)

 

  X    Temperature:  Climate controlled in hospital setting, varied environmental temperature when performing home health

 

     Noise:

 

 X    Chemicals or hazardous material/waste handled or present: Hospital disinfectant, whirlpool, cleaning solutions

 

Tools Used:  

 

Equipment used: Modalities, wheel chair, whirlpool chair lift, O2 tanks

 

 

 

 

 

 

JOB COMPLEXITY:

Level 1:  Simple rules and detailed procedures exist.  Use equipment requiring few decisions and minor training.  Procedures can be learned with brief on-the-job training.

Level 2:  Rules exist for repetitive or routine duties performed under standard procedures.  Some minor decisions are made and some latitude exists to adapt to changing work conditions.  Can be learned with on-the-job training lasting from several weeks to nine months.

Level 3:  Plans and performs a variety of duties requiring knowledge of a particular field and applies principles to analyze facts or conditions regarding problems or transactions.  Require 9 months to 2 years' on-the-job training.  May do some basic lead functions over a work group with complexity level of "1" or "2."

Level 4:  Uses broad knowledge of practices and procedures in a technical, clinical or professional field to handle complex assignments.  Usually requires 2 or more years' on-the-job training.  May be a lead worker over a work group with a complexity level of "1" to "3."

Level 5:  Uses broad knowledge of practices and procedures and has latitude to consider which among many procedures to use and in what sequence.  Generally involves education beyond high school.  May be a member of management.

 

 

IMPACT OF DECISION-MAKING ERRORS:

Level 1:  Decision-making errors are usually found before completion of the incumbent's work process through normal review.  Errors have a very limited impact on productivity, service and/or quality beyond the incumbent's job.  Decision-making errors are generally confined to a department or function.

Level 2:  Decision-making errors are found after the fact and have a moderate impact on productivity, service and/or quality beyond the incumbent's job.  Decision-making errors are generally confined to department or function.

Level 3:  Decision-making errors are found after the fact and have a moderate impact on productivity, service and/or quality within the hospital.  External relationships may be affected.

Level 4:  Decision-making errors are hard to find and may result in considerable waste of resources or significantly affect operational efficiency, productivity, service and/or quality within the hospital.  External relationships may be affected.

 

POSITION IN THE ORGANIZATION:

Staff:  Non-management position that does not fit any of the other categories.

Clerical:  Compiles records, communicates, schedules, computes, organizes or files data with or without machine aid.

Analyst:  Analyzes and studies management and operational problems.  Develop models or solutions by computer or other means, including data analysis and conducting research to test possible solution.

Coordinator:  Responsibility for program or processes in or between departments as a coordinator or liaison.

Lead:  Functions with direct, limited authority to assign and check work, train and answer questions, schedule work for a minimum of four or more employees.

Specialist:  Specializes in a field or program and functions independently as a resource within or to various departments.

Manager:  Individual who manages an entire function and supervises people.

Director:  Directs two or more functions or a function which is significant in complexity and scope as determined by senior management and Human Resources.  Most Director-level positions will be department heads.

 

ACKNOWLEDGMENT

 

I have read this job description and fully understand the requirements set forth therein.  I hereby accept the position of Physical Therapy Assistant and agree to perform the identified essential functions in a safe manner and in accordance with the facility’s established procedures.  I understand that as a result of my employment, I may be exposed to blood, body fluids, infectious diseases, air contaminants, and hazardous chemicals and that the facility will provide me instructions on how to prevent and control such exposures.  I further understand that I may also be exposed to the hepatitis B Virus and that the facility will make available to me, free of charge, the Hepatitis B Immunization.

 

I understand that my employment is at-will, and thereby understand that my employment may be terminated at-will either by the facility or myself, and that such termination can be made with or without notice.

 

 

            Signature:_________________________________________          Date:_____________

                                                 Physical Therapy Assistant

 

 

            Signature:_________________________________________          Date:_____________

                                       Human Resources Professional