Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
Physical Therapist Assistant PTA
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Job Description
Overview
Critical Illness Recovery Hospital
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
Hours: PRN/Per Diem
At Regency Hospitals a division of Select Medical we care for chronically and critically ill or postICU patients who require extended hospital care.Our mission is to provide an exceptional patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a compassionate environment.
Do you love the challenge of working with medically complex patients Are you passionate about delivering an excellent patient experience If you answered yes consider an opportunity with us!
Responsibilities
You will assist directly and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to include transportation therapeutic exercises and functional activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with state practice guidelines.
- Implementing treatment goals plans and programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).
- Assisting the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients long term goals: Posture training strengthening exercise endurance/cardiac training balance exercises coordination exercises joint mobility and muscle lengthening pain relief functional skills training and community reentry training.
- Training patients in locomotion using orthotics prosthetics or assistive devices such as canes crutches walkers and wheelchairs.
- Demonstrating use of gait belt and safety awareness as well as demonstrating proper guarding techniques.
- Ordering and instructing patients in the use of prescribed equipment.
Qualifications
Minimum requirements:
- Valid state PTA license required.
- Possess a Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Additional Data
Wed love for you to join the team!
Select Medical is committed to having a workforce that reflects diversity at all levels and is an equal opportunity employer. Qualified applicants are considered for employment and employees are treated during employment without regard to race color religion national origin citizenship age sex sexual orientation gender identity marital status ancestry physical or mental disability veteran status or any other characteristic protected under applicable law.
Employment Type
Grant
