Asst. Professor - Physical Therapy jobs in Louisiana

Position Qualifications:

Minimum Qualifications:

Associates degree in physical therapy as evidenced by college diploma and current state licensure required.

 Additional Qualifications/Skills:

• Ability to project a professional image.
• Knowledge of regulatory standards and compliance requirements.
• Ability to identify and implement components of the physical therapy process.
• Identify learning needs and teach patients and families.
• Ability to communicate and collaborate with a variety of teams and individuals.
• Working knowledge and ability to apply professional standards of practice in job situations.
• Strong organizational, prioritizing and analytical skills.
• Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
• Working knowledge of personal computer and software applications used in job functions.
• Freedom from illegal use of drugs.
• Freedom from use of and effects of use of drugs and alcohol in the workplace.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state employed.

Language Skills:

English is the primary language of the facility.  Ability to read and write, communicate clearly with co-workers and customers and to respond to appropriate questions regarding work process or work product.  Ability to listen and respond with sincere empathy.

Reasoning Ability:

Ability to apply professional and empathetic understanding to carry out instruction furnished in written, oral and/or diagram form.  Ability to define and solve problems and collect/input data. 

Interpersonal Skills:

Demonstrates self-awareness and empathy, active listening and understanding, developing colleagues, team player, gains support through effective relationships; treats others with dignity and respect; seeks feedback; participates in processes to measure effectiveness, efficiency and service; maintains reporting mechanisms.  Helps to maintain a positive team-oriented atmosphere without negativity and drama. 

Essential Function and Responsibilities:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function to satisfaction.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties/Responsibilities*:

• Conducts screening of patients at regular intervals to determine need for additional intervention/treatment and/or modifications under the direction of the Physical Therapist. Appropriately interprets data, collaborates with physical therapist to formulate goals and incorporate patient and family and other team members into the coordination of the treatment plan and throughout the course of treatment. 
• Assist in providing physical therapy services to patients and in accordance with PT guidelines for professional practice and per clinic policy. Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modify treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with treatment plan and physician orders.  Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patient as directed by the Physical Therapist.  No major modification is made to the treatment plan without prior consultation with the Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates behaviors which foster effective professional and therapeutic relationships with patients, families, and team member. Interprets and communicates findings to patients, families, and other team members.  Participates in patient, family and staff education and provide in-service education to the members of the patient’s care team as needed.  Confer formally and informally with other team members in coordinating the total rehab program of the patient.  Identifies equipment needs, utilize resources, issue equipment, and instruct patients, families and appropriate team members regarding use and care of equipment.  Follows management direction. 
• Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in their own environment in conjunction with the Physical Therapist. Provides clinical information in a timely manner concerning safety and functional needs as required.

• Documents results of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services. Records billable treatment times according to Clinic procedures.  Accurately documents patient/family involvement in the medical record as per clinic policy.  Completes daily/weekly progress notes and patient reassessments with changes noted in functional and physical status, goals, and treatment plans.  Accurately documents all patient/family treatments, interactions and outcomes.  All documentation is completed timely. 
• Ensures the implementation, compliance, and monitoring of the Infection Control Program following all policies, procedures, and safety regulations. Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices or other equipment.  Trains patients, families, and appropriate staff in the use or application of adaptive equipment and/or devices to endure optimum safety and outcomes.  Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.  Demonstrates understanding of CMS and other regulatory requirements for the delivery of patient care.
• Remains current with literature and education related to departments for which responsible and maintain an updated methodology, tools, manuals, and criteria as necessary and appropriate. Clinician complies with company-wide continuing education and professional development requirements.
• Manages clinical care in order to achieve the Quality Index Minimal Productivity Standards (QIMPS).

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES

• Maintains excellent working relationship with the medical professionals and other health related facilities and organizations.
• Promotes Company philosophy, mission, and objectives within and to customers outside the organization.
• Demonstrates ability to prioritize tasks/responsibilities and complete duties within allotted time. Willing to seek out new methods and principles and be willing to incorporate them into existing practices.
• Demonstrates and understands the importance of and respect for the rights, confidentiality, dignity, and individuality of each patient in all interactions.
• Demonstrates honesty and integrity always in the care and use of patient and clinic property.
• Demonstrates respect for co-workers and responds to needs of patients by complying with clinic policies.
• Demonstrates satisfactory level of interpersonal skills to interact and deal tactfully with facility staff, administration, patients, families, customers, vendors and government agencies.
• Ability to carry out essential functions of this position with or without reasonable accommodations.
• Attends and participates in facility meetings.
• Knowledge of compliance policies, emergency, and disaster procedures of the facility.
• Participates in organization wide patient safety program identifying risks to patient safety and reducing healthcare errors.
• Participates in relevant in-service training sessions.
• Perform other professional duties as assigned.