Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) HOT JOB

SouthEast Alaska Regional Health Consortium (SEARHC) • Sitka, AK

115d • $26 - $36

About The Position

SEARHC is a non-profit health consortium which serves the health interests of the residents of Southeast Alaska. We see our employees as our strongest assets. It is our priority to further their development and our organization by aiding in their professional advancement. Working at SEARHC is more than a job, it’s a fulfilling career. This position is based in the Hospital Rehabilitation Services Department with a primary focus on providing Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) treatments. Physical therapy is a core service provided by this healthcare organization. The PTA performs in a professional manner, respects confidentiality, and demonstrates qualities endorsed by following the Seven Standards for Service Excellence outlined in the SEARHC Human Resources Manual. Services are to be provided in compliance with hospital standards, licensure requirements, regulatory and practice standards of Physical Therapy and the national professional guidelines established by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Requirements

• Entry-level qualifying Physical Therapy Assistant associate degree from a CAPTE accredited program.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current Basic Life Support CPR certification.
• Valid Driver’s license.
• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Acute care hospital and clinical out-patient experience preferred.
• Knowledge of anatomy, musculoskeletal physiology including active/passive range of motion, gait, strength, biomechanics, and mental cognition.
• Knowledge in various treatment planning, and treatments for patients presenting various diagnosis with functional deficits.
• Knowledge of various regulations and practice standards as they relate to physical therapy including billing mechanisms.

Nice To Haves

• Skills in utilizing, properly fitting and training patients with adaptive devices.
• Skills in expressing self clearly and effectively in written and spoken communication.
• Skills utilizing information technology.
• Proficiency with computers including multiple software applications.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy treatments from physical therapist plan of care plan with focus on PT goals and implements treatment of PTA services to patients.
• Review clinical records and case histories.
• May attend care conferences, regular meetings/rounds and remains in contact with referring providers, nurses, and other rehabilitation professionals to review patient’s status and individual needs with-in the health care team concept.
• Collaborates with other team members to assure appropriate medical equipment is arranged and care plan is established prior to discharge.
• Document patient encounter findings and treatments including diagnoses, treatment plan, recommendations, and prognoses in appropriate format according to hospital policies.
• Provides services in a timely manner after receipt of referral.
• Both In-patient and out-patient populations in various settings as assigned.

Benefits

• Generous benefits including retirement, paid time off, paid parental leave, health, dental, and vision benefits, life insurance and long and short-term disability.
• $25K Sign On and $10K Relocation for qualified hire.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees