Physical Therapy Assistant

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Billings Clinic is a community-owned, not-for-profit, Physician-led health system based in Billings with more than 4,700 employees, including over 550 physicians and non-physician providers. Our integrated organization consists of a multi-specialty group practice and a 304-bed hospital. Learn more about Billings Clinic (our organization, history, mission, leadership and regional locations) and how we are recognized nationally for our exceptional quality.

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Physical Therapy Assistant

I / P PHYSICAL THERAPY (Billings Clinic Main Campus)

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Shift : Day, Weekends

Employment Status : Full-Time (.75 or greater)

Hours per Pay Period : 1.00 = 80 hours every two weeks (Non-Exempt)

Starting Wage DOE : $0.00 - 0.00

Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients. Work may be performed in one or more areas of Billings Clinic outpatient settings. Skills in multidisciplinary team care conferences, discharge planning, evaluating and treating acutely ill patients, medically complex patients in acute care, participation in ergonomics training and interdepartmental education and departmental work teams, oversight of Rehab techs and PTA students. Use of multiple aspects of EMR for documentation, billing and communication. Shift requirements may vary, working weekends and holidays.

Essential Job Functions

• Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department / service.
• Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot / cold modalities.
• Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities.
• Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress. Coordinates information with the Physical Therapist. Documents in medical records according to established procedures in an acute care setting.
• Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.
• Coordinates and confers with other members of the health care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment care plans.
• May measure patient's range of joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations.
• Performs other clerical duties, such as timely and accurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms.
• Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality.
• Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills.
• Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance.
• Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department / organization

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Certifications and Licenses

Billings Clinic is Montana's largest health system serving Montana, Wyoming and the western Dakotas. A not-for-profit organization led by a physician CEO, the health system is governed by a board of community members, nurses and physicians. Billings Clinic includes an integrated multi-specialty group practice, tertiary care hospital and trauma center, based in Billings, Montana. Learn more at www.billingsclinic.com / aboutus

Billings Clinic is committed to being an inclusive and welcoming employer, that strives to be kind, safe, and courageous in all we do. As an equal opportunity employer, our policies and processes are designed to achieve fair and equitable treatment of all employees and job applicants. All employees and job applicants will be provided the same treatment in all aspects of the employment relationship, regardless of race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, pregnancy, marital status, national origin, age, genetic information, military status, and / or disability. To ensure we provide an accessible candidate experience for prospective employees, please let us know if you need any accommodations during the recruitment process.