Licensed PT Assistant - PRN - OP Rehab

1000 Wellstar Health System, Inc.•Marietta, GA

169d•Onsite

About The Position

Wellstar is seeking a Licensed PT Assistant to join their Outpatient Rehab team. This role involves collaborating with Physical Therapists to implement treatment plans aimed at improving patient function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion. Services are provided across the full continuum of care in a cost-conscious, quality-focused, and customer-oriented manner, while adhering to all regulatory standards.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program
Physical Therapist Asst license
Basic Life Support certification
1 year in a similar setting
Effective communication skills
Customer service focused
Team oriented
Basic computer skills

Responsibilities

Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family.
Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.
Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.
Adheres to ethical business practices.
Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
Observes infection prevention precautions.
Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.
Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
Completes all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.