Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
New Hampton, IA - USA
Job Summary
Employment Type:
Part timeShift:
Day ShiftDescription:
Location: New Hampton Med CenterShift: 8 hour Day Shift
PRN: Hours Vary based on needs of the department
This individual assists the physical therapists in the preparation of patients for treatment provides certain physical therapy procedures to the patient maintains physical therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the Rehab department and our customers.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Assists physical therapists in performing tests evaluations treatment procedures and jobsimulation training.
- Exercises responsibility for patients personal care and environment throughout treatment.
- Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapists plan of care.
- Records and reports patients progress towards established goals and data related to care in the patients medical record/chart.
- Instructs patients in exercises ambulation and activities of daily living safe body mechanics home exercise programs and return to work precautions according to plan of care.
POSITION QUALIFICATIONS
- Completion of a two-year college program (approved by American Physical TherapyAssociation) leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapy
- Licensed by State of Iowa in compliance with the Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations
- Experience: One year experience in outpatient setting preferred.
- Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs.
Our Commitment
Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law.
Required Experience:
Junior IC
About Company
Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, Catholic health care systems in the nation. It is a family of 115,000 colleagues and nearly 26,000 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 25 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, the Trinity ... View more