Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Level: MidLevel
Travel Required: Travel not required
Visa Support: No visa sponsorships supported

Location(s): Lewiston ID United States of America

Monetary: Confidential
Currency: $ USD
Salary : As per Exp.
Signing Bonus: Yes
Bonus Description: $10000 SignOn Bonus
Relocation Package: Partial

MustHaves:

1. Current State license as a Physical Therapy Assistant required.
2. Current Basic Life Support (BLS).
3. Requires critical thinking skills decisive judgment and the ability to work with minimal supervision.
4. Must be able to work in a stressful environment and take appropriate action.

Job Description:
$10000 Signon Bonus & Relocation Assistance Available

RELOCATION ASSISTANCE: Amount is negotiable based on relocation distance & comes with a 2year work requirement (paid out within 30days of submission of receipts). If someone received both signon & relocation assistance total commitment would be for 2 yrs.

Position is to work in the brandnew Acute Rehab Unit.

Under the general direction of and upon physician referral; to assess the functional needs of physically disabled patients develop treatment goals plan and implement appropriate treatment plans utilizing a variety of physical therapy treatment procedures.

The Physical Therapist must demonstrate knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of patients served in his/her department. The individual must acquire and/or demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the lifespan. He/she must be able to provide care with consideration of developmental status.

PRIMARY (ESSENTIAL) DUTIES:

• Based upon the treatment diagnosis of the patient OBJECTIVELY and QUANTIFIABLY assess a baseline level of physical function for each patient referred. Such evaluations should include baseline assessment of pertinent medical and onset history cognitive function sensoryperceptualmotor function functional mobility and pain control. This baseline information should be sufficient to adequately form the basis of treatment outcome goals.
• Based upon the initial assessment of the patient identify functional needs and establish appropriate treatment outcome goals. Such goals will be established as an expected outcome of the patients treatment plan will be expressed in measurable terms and will be realistic and appropriate to the patients condition.
• Based upon the treatment outcome goals established for the patient plan and implement treatment programs designed to achieve or significantly progress toward achievement of outcome goals. Treatment programs will be dynamic relative to the clinical response of the patient and will achieve a level of consistency and continuity that will enhance the patients clinical response.

Work Conditions/Hours:

• Normal hours are 8 a.m. 5 p.m. MondayFriday.
• Normal Physical Therapy clinic conditions.

Minimum Requirements:

• Graduate from a physical therapy curriculum approved by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy.
• Licensed to practice physical therapy in the State of Idaho.
• Current BLS.
• A Masters Degree is preferred.

Screening Questions:

1. How many years of experience do you have that are relevant to this position
2. What is your shift preference
3. Have you ever worked for St. Joseph RMC Kindred or ScionHealth
4. Why would you be a good fit for this position
5. What is your minimum salary requirement

Interview Steps:

1. Reviewed & Screened by Talent Acquisition Partner.
2. Teams/Telephone interview scheduled with Dept. Director Manager & team.
3. Requirement for onsite interview will be determined after Teams/Telephone interview is completed.
4. If onsite interview is required a potential offer will be presented. If acceptable to the candidate we will make travel arrangements for the candidate.
5. Official offer will be made as soon as possible post interview(s).