Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient - Physical Therapy - St. Rita's Medical Center

Mercy Health • Lima, OH

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. This role involves documenting patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record, implementing established treatment programs, and providing patient and family education. The Physical Therapy Assistant may work with outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics, and at off-site locations, servicing patients as part of the entire continuum of professional care.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)

Responsibilities

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
• Observes and reports patients' responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.

Benefits

• Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
• Prescription drug coverage
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance w/AD&D
• Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
• Paid time off
• Educational Assistance
• And much more

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees