Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Kenwood Outpatient Physical Therapy
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA), Orthopaedic and Sports Medicine, Kenwood Outpatient Physical Therapy
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Thank you for considering a career at Mercy Health!
Scheduled Weekly Hours:
40Work Shift:
Days (United States of America)Physical Therapy Assistant Kenwood Outpatient Physical Therapy- The Jewish Hospital
Job Summary:
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 off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Functions:
- Provides age-appropriate 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.
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 job-related duties as required by their supervisor subject to reasonable accommodation.
Required Licensing & Certifications:
- 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)
Skills & Abilities:
- 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 co-workers 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.
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:
OP Physical Therapy - Jewish - Kenwood Ortho and Sports RehabIt is our policy to abide by all Federal and State laws as well as the requirements of 41 CFR 60-1.4(a) 60-300.5(a) and 60-741.5(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
Full-Time
