IRU Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN
IRU Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN
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Job Description
We are searching for a Physical Therapist Assistant -- someone who works well in a fast-paced setting. To provide assistance to the physical therapists; to follow and implement the individual patient plan of care providing Physical Therapy treatment programs in a developmentally and age-appropriate manner for patients ages 0 - adulthood.
4 weekday shifts per month with occasional weekday coverage
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Job Duties & Responsibilities
- Attends health safety and training Inservices and other mandatory Hospital activities.
- Thoroughly reviews the individualized patient physical therapy evaluation plan of care and progress notes prior to implementing patient care treatment.
- Thoroughly reviews patients hospital medical record (inpatient) prior to implementing patient care to identify change in
order change in patient status lab work completed contraindications and/or precautions. - Provides accurate and thorough information consistently to patients and families concerning their participation in the patients continuity of care as outlined by the primary therapist.
- Documents patient information in patients medical record according to hospital and departmental guidelines in a legible manner.
- Plans coordinates and presents at least two (2) educational inservices per year to departmental staff in addition to those scheduled post-workshop training.
- Informs Team Leader or designee of all patient/personal injury or unsafe situations anticipated problems and unusual situations; completes appropriate related documentation according to departmental and hospital guidelines.
- Works with departmental staff and other health care professionals to promoted teamwork through volunteering regularly to help others when time allows
As part of our commitment to maintaining a safe and healthy workplace all successful candidates will be required to undergo respiratory fit testing in compliance with occupational health and safety standards.
Skills & Requirements
- Associates Degree in Physical Therapy required
- PTA certification from the state of Texas required
- BLS certification from the American Heart Association required
- Some clinical experience in an acute care pediatric setting or equivalent experience preferred
Employment Type
Part-Time
