About this opportunity
Aya Healthcare lists this PTA Outpatient opportunity in albuquerque, New Mexico. Review the employer’s description below for duties, qualifications and application requirements.
Job description
Physical Therapist OutpatientOrganize and deliver medically-prescribed physical therapy to restore function and prevent disability following disease, injury, or loss of a body part. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include Neonate, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult, and Geriatric age groups.Detailed responsibilities:Therapy - Evaluate patient to determine treatment goals, outline delivery of therapy according to assessed needs, plan therapy program involving physical means to include exercise, massage, heat, sound, water, light, and electricityEvaluation - Apply methodology for evaluation of functional abilityConsultation - Consult with medical staff on patient careEducation - Educate patient in use of specialized equipment, posture control, and therapeutic proceduresInstruction - Instruct caregivers on prescribed physical therapy regimen, instruct patients and caregivers on home and personal safety in various environmentsTherapy - Adapt therapy techniques to meet patient needsTraining - Conduct training for medical, nursing, and ancillary personnel in therapy techniques and objectives, provide clinical direction through mentoring, planning, and implementing staff in-service trainingSupervision - Supervise and instruct Physical Therapy students and volunteers as delegated, delegate patient treatment responsibilities to ancillary staff as appropriateDocumentation - Document all patient care activities, process patient billingModifications - Assess home environment for modifications, make recommendations on modifications needed to maximize daily living activitiesSupplies & Equipment - Order supplies and equipmentInsurance - Complete insurance documentation as requiredCustomer Relations - Establish and maintain good rapport and effective working relationships with patients, visitors, physicians, and Hospitals employeesDevelopment - Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in-services meetings, and workshopsPatient Safety 1 - Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures, and protocolsPatient Safety 2 - Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processesPatient Safety 3 - Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue riskPatient Safety 4 - Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors, and/or near misses in a timely mannerPatient Safety 5 - Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right"Qualifications:Education: Bachelor's Degree in Related DisciplineExperience: 1 year directly related experienceCredentials: CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers w/in 30 days, NM Physical Therapist License or Temporary LicensePhysical Conditions: Heavy WorkWorking conditions: Med Haz: Mod exposure to chemicals/dangerous equip/materials, Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required
Worksite address
albuquerque, NM, 87101, US
Who can apply
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