PRN Physical Therapy Assistant- MedSurg & Acute Rehab Unit
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Job Location:
Noblesville, IN - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
30+ days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Summary
Assist physical therapists in the provision of medically prescribed physical therapy providing intervention under the supervision of a physical therapist to restore function relieve pain and prevent disability for patients suffering from injuries; muscle nerve joint and bone diseases; debilitation; and/or loss of ability to perform functional activities. The physical therapist assistant may modify an intervention only in accordance with changes in patient status and within the scope of the plan of care that has been established by the physical therapist.
Job Responsibilities
- Administer physical therapy treatments to patients under the direction of and as an assistant to a physical therapist.
- Implement evidence-based treatment protocols as directed by a physical therapist including use of manual exercises and treatment equipment application of physical agents and patient assistance to perform various physical activities including functional activities daily-living activities gait training and the use of assistive and supportive devices and record daily treatments.
- Report patient progress to the physical therapist to allow for updating of goals and modifications of the treatment program.
- Assess the learning needs and capabilities of patients and family members and initiate patient and family education in a timely manner relative to age length of stay readiness to learn and emotional status.
- Maintain confidentiality of personal protected information.
- Consistently meet patient care productivity standard as established by department.
- Orient instruct direct and supervise work activities of support personnel including rehab aides physical therapy assistant students and volunteers as appropriate and available.
- Comply with all applicable policies and procedures including but not limited to all departmental and functional policies and procedures maintain acceptable attendance records arrive for duty punctually and follow dress code.
- Other duties as assigned.
Education Requirements
- Minimum: Associate of Physical Therapy Assistant
Experience Requirements
- Minimum: No experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
- Preferred: 2 Years clinical experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
License/Certification Requirements
- State Issued License - Yes
- CPR - Yes
- ACLS - N/A
- PALS - N/A
- Specialty - N/A
- Type of Specialty Certification or other Licensure if required: - N/A
Key Skills
- Patient Care
- Anatomy Knowledge
- Physiology Knowledge
- Medical office experience
- Office Experience
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Front Desk
- Teaching
- Heavy Lifting
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
At Riverview Health, we believe all patients deserve our help, whether they're residents of Hamilton County or elsewhere. We believe in hiring quality physicians, investing in advanced medical technologies and maintaining an atmosphere of genuine caring and respect.
