Licensed PT Assistant Full-Time
About The Position
Provides physical therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist. Documents patient treatment. Adheres to MercyOne's performance expectations and performs all defined services and other related duties in accordance with the Mission, Vision, and Values of MercyOne. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS: Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, competently provides treatment to patients. Communicates relevant patient information. Provides education to patients and families. Supervises students and volunteers. Based on principles of growth and development, provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit. Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies/procedures
Requirements
- Completion of Physical Therapy Assistant program or equivalent.
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant in the state of Iowa.
- No experience required.
- Mandatory Reporter
- BLS
- FIM
- Valid Iowa driver’s license and an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report (MVR) (Contract Therapy only).
Responsibilities
- Provides physical therapy treatments to patients under the supervision of the Physical Therapist
- Documents patient treatment
- Competently provides treatment to patients
- Communicates relevant patient information
- Provides education to patients and families
- Supervises students and volunteers
- Provides care appropriate to the age-related needs of the patients served on his/her assigned unit
- Adheres to all safety, infection control and colleague health policies/procedures
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
