PTA - Golden Valley
Location: Golden Valley Minnesota
Description: ProStep Rehabilitation is presently looking of PTA - Golden Valley right now, this career will be placed in Minnesota. Further informations about this career opportunity kindly read the description below. To provide physical therapy services as assigned under the direction and supervision of the Physical Therapist in accordance with EHSI/ProStep policies and procedures and in compliance with ! state and federal regulations.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
1. EMPLOYEES: Supervision/Orientation/In-servicing
Participates in the orientation and training of new staff
Participates in the supervision of students/volunteers and support staff as appropriate
Assists in new employee orientation as requested by management
Supports and participates in the On-Boarding process
Presents clinical in-services to colleagues and/or facility staff as requested by management
2. CUSTOMER SERVICE:
Secures and develops customers trust and confidence by treating customers with
dignity and respect
Ensures that customers, clients, and employees receive the highest quality of service in an attentive and responsive atmosphere
Behaves in a professional manner and provides appropriate feedback and demonstrates active listening skills
3. CUSTOMER SERVICE: Communication/ Coo! peration/ Team Effectiveness
Works effectively with c! ustomers, staff, and others toward common goals and deals effectively with situations involving the attitudes, opinions and feelings of others
Actively and positively contributes to morale and team-work and requires the same as subordinates
Collaborates with facility peers and subordinates to ensure quality customer care programming
Keeps employees, clients, and the customer informed and uses clear, accurate and concise in communications
Deals effectively with situations involving the attitudes, opinions and feelings of others
4. CLINICAL/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE: Caseload Management
Employee maintains appropriate patient caseload as per ProStep productivity standards
Participates in the implementation of Pro-Step clinical programs and protocols
5. CLINICAL/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE: Therapeutic intervention/Documentation
Follows treatment plan congruent with therapists evaluation findings, cu! stomer goals, clinical judgment and physician orders
Suggests ideas and goal adjustments to supervisor as changes are noted in customer performance
Conducts appropriate family and caregiver training
Maintain complete, accurate, and up-to-date time records via the SMART system
Writes daily and weekly progress notes, supervisory notes and monthly summaries in accordance with Pro-Step policies and protocols
6. CLINICAL/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE: Interdisciplinary team interaction
Participates regularly in customer related team meetings and attends meetings and in-services as directed by the FRC
Communicates customer’s discharge plans in coordination with other team members
Generates appropriate customer referrals to other services
7. CLINICAL/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE: Professional Education
Assumes responsibility to achieve/maintain optimum skill level by engaging in available educatio! nal opportunities
8. CLINICAL/QUALITY/COMPLIANCE: Stand! ards of Practice/Compliance/Regulatory
Adheres to ethical, legal, and practice standards according to federal and state regulations, state licensure acts, professional guidelines and code of ethics for your profession.
Adheres to ethical legal and practice standards according to Medicare guidelines, long-term care regulations, and the appropriate national accrediting organization
Complies with laws and regulations applicable to position and acts in accordance with Extendicare Health Services Inc. and ProStep’s Corporate Compliance Program
9. FINANCIAL:
Effects revenue enhancement or cost containment where possible
Demonstrates a sense of priority in getting jobs done through assuming responsibility, taking initiative, meeting reasonable time estimates and effectively controls completed assignments
Identifies and focuses on key issues, and formulates the plan to pursue them by developing solutions and new way! s of thinking about situations
Demonstrates the ability to set realistic goals for personal professional growth
10. BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Organizational Commitment
Demonstrates an understanding of Pro-Steps goals, policies, and procedures and “champions†the same.
Serves as a role model adopting practices which promote the expansion of the ProStep business model and actively promotes ProStep through participation in marketing calls, school affiliations, community relations, etc
Ability to adjust to new situations, methods and procedures
11. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: OSHA/Safety
Maintains the physical environment of the rehabilitation department, including space allocation and equipment maintenance in accordance with OSHA, state and EHSI policies and procedures
Knows and follows facility rules and demonstrates proper use of equipment, promptly reporting equipment needs or repairs
Re! ports and documents any incidents or accidents of residents, staff or v! isitors to the appropriate facility personnel.
Reports all hazardous conditions/equipment to supervisor
Performs duties, which may include transportation of residents, as assigned in Facility Disaster Plan
Follows infection control standards, policies and procedures, including use of required protective equipment
12. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: Resident Rights
Knows Resident Rights, helps the residents/patients exercise and/or protect their rights
Reports resident/patient complaints to management, maintaining confidentiality of resident/patient information
13. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: HIPAA
Follows and adheres to Extendicare’s policies and procedures implementing HIPAA requirements for the privacy and security of protected health information
Uses and/or discloses only minimum amount of Protected Health Information necessary to complete assigned tasks. (Applies only if position
Rep! orts all suspected violation of company’s HIPAA policies or procedures to Facility Privacy Designee
14. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: Technical Competence/Work Rules
Has mastered the policies, procedures and operations of the job and applies knowledge and skills to the position
Maintains confidentiality of customer, Pro-Step, co-workers, and facility information
Complies with the general work rules of Pro- Step as outlined in the Policy and Procedure manual
Keeps current on developments in respective field
15. ADDITIONAL CRITERIA: Flexibility and Time Management
Adjusts behavior, style, or schedule as situations change, including working overtime, holidays and weekends as scheduled
Provides coverage as needed and organizes time to meet or exceed the needs of patients, team, client, and company
Other Duties:
- Performs other duties as assigned and consistent with the lev! el of preparation and experience.
This description has been prepared to assist in evaluating various classes of responsibilities, skills, and working conditions. It indicates the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty required of positions given this classification. It is not intended as a complete list of specific duties and responsibilities. Nor is it intended to limit or modify the right of any supervisor to assign, direct, and control the work of employees under supervision. Nothing contained herein is intended or shall be construed to create or constitute a contract of employment between any employee or group of employees and the Employer. The Employer retains and reserves any and all rights to change,! modify, amend, add to or delete from any section of this document as it deems, in its judgment, to be proper.
Minimum Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education : Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program. State credentialing/licensure as required.
Experience : Experience in long term care and membership in professional organization is preferred.
Skills, Knowledge and Abilities : Synthesis of knowledge related to anatomy, physiology, and pathology for effective treatment of movement disorders as assigned by the Physical Therapist. Sound clinical problem solving relating to the provision of physical therapy services. Collaboration with members of the interdisciplinary team in delivery of patient care to maximize functional outcomes. Knowledge of federal and state regulations and professional guidelines as relates to delivery or physical therapy services. Ability to read, write, speak an! d understand English. Ability to relate positively, effectively, and ap! propriately with residents, families, community members, volunteers and other facility staff. Possess special interest in, and a positive attitude about, working with long-term care residents and the elderly. Meets all health requirements, as required by law.
ENVIRONMENTAL AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
The responsibilities of this position involve significant physical activities including standing, lifting (up to 60 pounds unassisted), bending, stooping, pushing, pulling and twisting. The tasks on this position description marked with an asterisk (*) are those that regularly require these physical activities. All employees of nursing homes may be required to provide lifting and transfer assistance to residents. Lifting and/or transferring some residents will require use of a lifting device and /or assistance of other staff.
If you can hear yourself saying one of the following:
"Helping People Live Better."
"Revolutionizing Post-Acute! Therapy."
"IT Solved."
A challenging and exciting career at Extendicare, ProStep or VCPI awaits you. We value our customers and our teams who care for them. We are enthusiastic about helping others by providing quality care, rehabilitation and IT services. If you are interested in a rewarding career, passionate staff, and a diverse team apply
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to ProStep Rehabilitation.
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This career starts available on: Tue, 07 May 2013 21:14:47 GMT