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PTA as a Facility Director? - August 1, 2006 8:48:00 AM
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ysumpt2006
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I am a new grad and had an interview with a company that acquires little clinics and grows them. They are a major company based in PA. Anyway, I went for an interview with this company and in the conversation I was told that the facility director is a PTA. Now, understand that I have no qualms about the skills of a PTA, but what I find "weird" is the fact that she is still a practicing PTA and treats patients throughout the day.
Isn't it kinda different that a PT working for this person would have to co-sign her notes? I have never heard of this situation and wondered what the seasoned clinicians think.
Thanks
Ken
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 1, 2006 11:49:00 AM
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KAK
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I have heard of this situation. A previous co-worker of mine (PTA) was hired as the director of a small clinic. She does the majority of the treatments and she has a clinical coordinator (scheduler) and a PT who does evals and signs notes. I would clarify your responsibilities. If you doing only evals and not following through with patients; but funneling them to the PTA for all treatment, I’d stay clear of the situation. Also, my initial reaction to the PTA directorship was that it could be quite awkward in the clinic- supervising your boss.
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 1, 2006 11:51:00 AM
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Sean Weatherston
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I've seen it in a few places here and there...sometimes I think it's economically driven--cheaper to pay a PTA for non-productive hours than a PT-- and other times because the PTA is a good manager.
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 1, 2006 8:08:00 PM
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pwrandall
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In my first position as a new grad I came across this situation and would really recommend that you steer clear of it until your a bit more seasoned and can more confidently address the awkward situations that you can imagine will arise.
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 2, 2006 6:58:00 AM
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ysumpt2006
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Thanks all. They did offer me the position, but it is kinda wearing on my conscience about the possible awkwardness. Not to mention when we were discussing my resume, she basically dismissed the fact that I have a 2nd masters degree in Exercise Physiology, stating "do you really think it makes a difference?" At that time, I was taken aback and stated that I worked hard for it and it shows in my interventions.
Anyway, not the most comfortable feelign, but in my part of the country the jobs are definitely few and far between. Not like the national average unless I want to work for a SNF or as a travelling PT--not my cup o' tea. I have a couple of other places I interviewed with that I a supposed to hear from this week, but I'm getting impatient.
I don't want to no take this job and screw myself if the others don't pan out--at the same time, I'm so impatient when it comes to hearing from the other places that I'm fighting the urge to call them. UGH.
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 2, 2006 9:46:00 AM
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dosrinc
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nothing wrong with trying things out, remember the 3 month probationary period gives you as much of an out as it would your employer, I know of a few clinics that have had the arrangement you describe, as well as OT supervisors, nurse case manager supervisors ect. In my opinion an autonomous professional should not have to be supervised by anyone and i think we will eventually see this "clinic director" idea fade as PT clinics evolve into more of a physician group practice type situation where you may rotate "managing partners" or something of the like. Good luck!
Rick
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Re: PTA as a Facility Director? - August 6, 2006 12:06:00 PM
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InOrbit
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you might want to check what your state regulations are too. Here is a link for CA state addressing similar issues:
http://www.ptb.ca.gov/leadership.pdf
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