Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Advocate Aurora Health
Location: Lombard
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Department:10000 Central Metro B - Divisional Administrative
ExpenseStatus: Full timeBenefits Eligible:YesHours Per
Week:40Schedule Details/Additional Information:PHYSICAL THERAPY
ASSISTANT HOME HEALTHLOCATION: FAR WESTERN SUBURBSHOURS: DAYSMajor
Responsibilities:Patient Relationship: Develops and maintains a
restorative relationship throughout the healthcare continuum,
following Advocate's MVP of Compassion. 5)Incorporates an
individualized approach to the plan of care, within the parameters
established by the supervising therapist. Identifies need for
further patient assessment and alerts appropriate professional.
1)Demonstrates adaptive communication styles based on individual
patient and family needs. 6)Incorporates AHHS Standards of Behavior
into interactions with patients, other associates and physicians.
2)Assesses patient and family readiness and involves them in
treatment and care. Seeks consultation from supervising therapist
as needed. 3)Provides care that routinely exceeds patients and
families expectations, as measured by survey instruments.
4)Promotes patient/family knowledge and confidence to safely manage
self care, disease process and infection control
prevention.Providing and Improving Quality Care: Facilitates the
patient and family's right to receive quality cost effective care
following Advocate's MVP of Stewardship. 2)Adapts practice to the
latest standards according to evidence based literature. Utilizes
approved treatment interventions to achieve established patient
outcomes. 3)Participates in quality/process improvement
initiatives. 1)Utilizes appropriate resources to respond to
situations that have the potential to negatively impact outcomes.
4)Promotes efforts to reduce risk and improve patient safety.
5)Consistely demonstrates the ability to thoroughly and decisively
document to support reimbursement and regulatory
requirements.Professional Development: Demonstrates respect and
understanding for peers and other clinical disciplines and
participates as an effective member of the patient care team to
provide an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP of
Excellence. 1)Participates in staff meetings, agency inservices,
and educational activities to enhance development and support
organizational initiatives. 2)Utilizes available resources to
maintain current knowledge base relevant to practice.
3)Demonstrates effective communication, feedback and conflict
resolution skills, promoting collaboration among healthcare team
members. 4)Seeks out opportunities to enhance knowledge, skill and
competency of self.Care and Service Coordination: Practices as an
effective member of the patient care team. Works with the team to
formulate an integrated approach to care following Advocate's MVP
of Partnership 1)Consistently makes sound clinical decisions,
demonstrating the ability to care for all patients, including those
with complex problems. 2)Recognizes changes in clinical situations
and need for reassessment and alerts appropriate clinicians and
supervisor. Participates in discussion with supervising therapist
prior to implementing changes to the plan of care. 3)Prioritizes
and organizes patient care, ensures clear communication with others
to achieve optimal health outcomes for patients, utilizing
excellent communication techniques like SBAR and 5P's. Actively
works to establish supervisory visits and follow up communication.
4)Supports discharge plan for assigned patients and actively works
with supervising therapist to coordinate post discharge care.
Assists in communication to the interdisciplinary team therapy
status. (As appropriate based on employment status). 5)Actively
participates in interdisciplinary case conferences. (As appropriate
based on employment status).Business Development and Growth:
Demonstrates behaviors that enhance productivity and an
understanding of financial and economic conditions in the health
care environment. 1)Demonstrates adherence to personnel and
operational policies. 2)Supports patient care plans and coordinates
with others in the organization to maximize efficiencies and
conserve resources. 3)Self monitors utilization of resources to
achieve excellent health outcomes for patients.Patient Education:
Demonstrates a commitment to meet the learning needs of patients
and their families. Application of an organized approach to care
involving optimal level of self care for patients and optimal
quality of life for patient, family, and significant others
following Advocate's MVP of Equality. 1)Assesses patient and family
readiness to learn and modifies approach as necessary. 2)Utilizes
appropriate resource material to achieve patient education
outcomes, incorporating health literacy and adult learning
principles.Licensure:Physical Therapist
AssistantEducation/Experience Required:Licensed in State of
Illinois (or eligible for licensure) Able to demonstrate compliance
with state continuing education requirements 2 years of clinical
experience or demonstration of strong spectrum of clinical
affiliation experienceKnowledge, Skills & Abilities Required:Basic
knowledge of computer use (i.e. Microsoft Word, email access and
use) Ability to learn and use computer based scheduling and
documentation system Ability to communicate professionally both
verbally and through written reports with strong documentation
skills Good interpersonal skills Good time management and self
organization skills Proficient use of all home based therapy
equipment and assistive devices (balls, bands, weights, Hoyer
lifts, etc)Illinois State License. If incumbent is not certified,
he/she will be required to become certified within 6 months of
employment.Physicial Requirements and Working Conditions:Extensive
travel within geographical boundaries in all extremes of weather
and on all types of roads including expressways. Must be able to
provide/arrange own transportation to and from patients homes and
branch office. Ability to work rotating weekends and holidays.
Requires adherence to scheduled days and hours of work based on
commitment to patient/client and work load assigned. Ability to
attend mandatory informational/education/branch meetings. Work
environment includes patient or family homes, or assisted living
facilities Requires full range of body motion including: a.
bending, sitting and standing b. climbing stairs while carrying
objects c. pulling, pushing, reaching, carrying and lifting; (must
be able to lift/carry at minimum 25 pounds) d. assisting and
maintaining patient's safety with ambulation on flat surfaces and
stairs; and transferring patients using standard pivot transfers or
with use of transfer board or Hoyer lift e. providing treatment on
standard beds in the home environmentThis requirement supersedes
any previous lifting requirement effective 08/01/2014. Ability to
lift up to 35 pounds without assistance. For patient lifts of over
35 pounds, or when patient is unable to assist with the lift,
patient handling equipment is expected to be used, with at least
one other associate, when available. Unique patient
lifting/movement situations will be assessed on a case-by-case
basis.This job description indicates the general nature and level
of work expected of the incumbent. It is not designed to cover or
contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or
responsibilities required of the incumbent. Incumbent may be
required to perform other related duties.Advocate Aurora Health is
one of the 10th largest not-for-profit, integrated health systems
in the U.S. with nearly 3 million patients served at more than 500
sites of care in Illinois and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals.
We're redefining the standard for care with world-class doctors and
caregivers, innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and
leading-edge research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and
Aurora are recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of
specialties. Advocate Aurora Health is one of the 10th largest
not-for-profit, integrated health systems in the U.S. with nearly 3
million patients served at more than 500 sites of care in Illinois
and Wisconsin, including 28 hospitals. We're redefining the
standard for care with world-class doctors and caregivers,
innovative solutions, outstanding outcomes, and leading-edge
research and clinical trials. Combined, Advocate and Aurora are
recognized for clinical excellence in a variety of specialties.
Keywords: Advocate Aurora Health, Lombard , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , Lombard, Illinois
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