Physical Therapy Assistant Opt 2 - Kettering - Inpatient Therapy - PRNDays
Physical Therapy Assistant Opt 2 - Kettering - Inpatient Therapy - PRNDays
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Job Description
Overview
Kettering Health is a notforprofit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with highquality care for every stage of life. Our serviceoriented mission is in action every day whether its by providing care in our facilities training the next generation of health care professionals or serving others through international outreach.
Campus Overview
Kettering Health Main Campus
- Kettering Health Main Campus formerly Kettering Medical Center is the flagship hospital of Kettering Health and has been serving Kettering Ohio and the Greater Dayton area since 1964.
- The facility includes the Benjamin and Marian Schuster Heart Hospital maternity service with a level III neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) andlevel II Emergency Care.
- In 2020 KH Main Campus received an A from the Leapfrog Group a national patient safety watchdog ranking among the safest hospitals in the United States.
- Received 4 Star BabyFriendly Hospital status by the Ohio Hospital Association.
- Awarded as one of the 50 Top Cardiovascular Hospitals by IBM Watson Health in 2020.
- Kettering received the Outstanding Patient Experience Award by Healthgrades.
- Accredited by the American College of Emergency Physicians as a Level 3 Geriatric Emergency Department.
- 465bed hospital (includes newborn beds)
Responsibilities & Requirements
A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed professional who assists in the provision of physical therapy treatments including the provision of patient education and instruction under the supervision of a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant keeps the physical therapist updated on how the patient is progressing and responding to treatment and documents the information. Major tasks and duties include but are not limited to: direct patient care day to day patient scheduling consultation with physicians Physical Therapist and other team members documentation in the electronic medical record quality assurance and performance improvement(QAPI) clinical education guest relations and billing for patient services rendered an other duties as assigned.
Graduation from an accredited school for physical therapist assistant required.
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Must be licensed by the State of Ohio.
CPR certified.
Ability to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care.
Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist patients physicians and staff.
Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.
Knowledge of or willingness to learn documentation in electronic medical record.
Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.
Employment Type
Full-Time
