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Job Posting Number: 25039BR
Job Posting Title: Assistant, Physical Therapy (Fairmont)
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Work Site: MCHS - SW MN - Fairmont
Department: Physical Therapy
Job Description
Demonstrate essential skill in the use of physical therapy treatment modalities, equipment, and protocols. Select treatment methods appropriate to the patient's diagnosis, age group, physical and emotional status based on therapist's plan of care as evidenced by observation and documentation. Recognizes the need for alterations in the treatment method and overall plan as the patient advances or regresses, and acts accordingly as evidenced by observation, documentation and team feedback. Notifies primary PT / OT of non-routine changes in the treatment situation, discharge complications or other circumstances that require reassessment or staff guidance as evidenced by team feedback. Educates patient and / or family in home exercise programs, transfers, caregiving, home safety, and use of adaptive equipment, appropriate to level of understanding. Adheres to department policy regarding time frame, appropriate form and content of written rehabilitation documentation. Completes daily progress notes that reflect patient's response to treatment, actual performance, and an assessment as to status, relevant to the treatment plan and eventual discharge needs and treatment summaries when applicable as evidenced by chart review. Throughout the course of treatment, offers recommendations relevant to assisting with discharge planning. Documents status and recommendations in progress notes as evidenced by chart review and team feedback. Progress notes are written for each intervention. Reasons for canceled treatments are documented as evidenced by chart review and team feedback. Documents clearly, concisely and legibly within established time frames (e.g. Allows other therapists to continue treatment, allows for interpretation by payers, supports reimbursements) as evidenced by chart review and team feedback. Documents evidence of patients and family / caregiver education as evidenced by chart review. Communicates effectively with patients, family, medical staff, care teams members, students, supervisors and outside contacts. Contacts families, physicians or other healthcare team members in anticipation of specials needs of the patients or family in a timely manner to facilitate effective treatment plans. Provides educational materials and methods appropriate to the patient's level of understanding and motivation. Includes family / caregiver in education and training as appropriate as evidenced by chart review. Demonstrate collaboration in communication with team members and is open to feedback and receptive to change as evidenced by team feedback. Gives appropriate instruction and supervision to assistive personnel as evidenced by team feedback. Completes all administrative and other responsibilities in support of the operating unit. Maintains productivity standards set by department / clinic and makes efficient use of non-billable time, minimizing use of non-billable times. Completes routine administrative responsibilities within established timeframes consistently (e.g. time cards, coverage notes, and charge entry). Contributes to educational efforts of department / clinic (e.g. in-services, students, CPR, new hire orientation, QI / PI) as evidenced by program/clinic specific documentations or ad delegated by Department Manager. Demonstrates fiscal responsibility and knowledge about (e.g. supplies, equipment, billing, staff resources) used in the department as evidenced by team feedback and observation.
Basic Qualifications:
Experience : No prior experience required. Education: Must be a graduate from a two-year college program for Physical Therapy Assistant Associate Degree program which has been approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Other Qualifications:
Training: Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification within 12 months of hire.
License or Certification:
Licensure & Certification: Currently licensed in the State of MN as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Benefit Eligible: Yes
Exemption Status: Non-exempt
Hours/Pay Period: 40
Schedule Details: M-F; 8:00-12:00 flexible schedule with varying start times
Weekend Schedule: Every 6th Saturday
Staffing Specialist: Casie Johnson
Company Statement:
Mayo Clinic offers a wealth of job opportunities, but most essentially, it offers the chance to make a difference by helping others. Employees are mentored in Mayo's culture and our model of care, which values mutual respect, integrity, personal responsibility, innovation and communications.
Mayo Clinic is an affirmative action / equal opportunity educator and employer.
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