Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Ernest Health•Bloomington, MN

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Bloomington Regional Rehabilitation Hospital is an inpatient rehabilitation hospital in Bloomington, Indiana, serving patients recovering from serious injuries and illnesses. The hospital provides individualized rehabilitation for conditions including stroke, traumatic brain injury, spinal cord injury, and complex orthopedic recovery. Its multidisciplinary care team works with patients and families to set goals and support recovery, using rehabilitation technology, therapy techniques, a therapeutic gym, and an outdoor mobility track. The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction of a physical therapist to carry out selected components of physical therapy treatment and related tasks. The assistant documents and reports patients’ responses and treatment outcomes, and integrates the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice. The role is per diem.

Requirements

Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Basic Life Support/CPR certification from an approved vendor.
Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
Understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
Competency in providing care according to established standards.
Ability to apply age-specific standards, policies, procedures, and guidelines when caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients.
General computer skills, including data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
Effective organizational and time-management skills.
Effective written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to maintain confidentiality.
Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
Ability to maintain quality, safety, and infection-control standards.

Nice To Haves

One year of direct patient-care experience in a hospital setting is preferred.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may implement treatment plans with patients.
Perform components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist.
Record patients’ responses to treatment and report each treatment’s outcome to the physical therapist.
Integrate the hospital’s mission and Guiding Principles into daily practice.