Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient | St. Rita's Medical Center | PRN
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - Inpatient | St. Rita's Medical Center | PRN
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Job Description
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Scheduled Weekly Hours:
0.01Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Inpatient
Reports to: Manager or Supervisor Rehabilitation
# of Direct Reports: 0
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients inpatients pediatrics and offsite locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Job Functions
- Provides ageappropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
- Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patients progress.
- Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
- Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges universities or schools.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety infection control time off requests and timecard recording.
- Observes and reports patients responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborates with Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning modifying and coordinating treatment programs.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities skills duties requirements or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other jobrelated duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire required within 30 days for BSMH required at hire for RSFH)
Work Experience
None
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patients status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patients requirements relative to his or her age specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
XNeonates (04 weeks)
XInfant (112 months)
XPediatrics (112 years)
XAdolescents (1317 years)
XAdults (1864 years)
XGeriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
XLongdistance or air travel as needed not to exceed 10% travel.
XGeneral office environment.
XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
XMay be required to use physical restraints.
XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold hot dust wind etc.
XMay have periods of constant interruptions.
XRequired to car travel to offsite locations occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
XProlonged periods of working alone may be possible
Other:
Not applicable to this position
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions use personal protective equipment and devices and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%
Lifting/ Carrying (050 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (050 lbs.)X
Push/ Pull (50100 lbs.)X
Stoop KneelX
CrawlingX
ClimbingX
BalanceX
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 133% 3466% 67100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
X Maneuver weight of patients
X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
X Reach above shoulder
X Repetitive arm/hand movements
X Finger Dexterity
X Color Vision
X Acuity far
X Acuity near
Not applicable to this position
Hazards
Depth perception
X Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
X Exposure to dust/fumes
X Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
X Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
Not applicable to this position
Skills
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric adolescent adult and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry word processing email and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition capabilities and progress.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with coworkers physicians patients and families.
- Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients the public and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize meet deadlines and complete complex tasks.
- Ability to maintain quality safety and/or infection prevention standards.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds
MercyHealth is an equal opportunity employer.
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:
- Comprehensive affordable medical dental and vision plans
- Prescription drug coverage
- Flexible spending accounts
- Life insurance w/AD&D
- Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
- Paid time off
- Educational Assistance
- And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status.
Department:
Physical Therapy St. Ritas IPIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 601.4(a) 60300.5(a) and 60741.5(a). Accordingly all applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color national origin religion sex sexual orientation gender identity age genetic information or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If youd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health Youngstown Ohio or Bon Secours Franklin Virginia; Petersburg Virginia; and Emporia Virginia which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employer please email . If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at .
Employment Type
Part-Time
