Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Huntsville Memorial Hospital•Huntsville, TX

50d•Onsite

About The Position

Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, LPTA performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for inpatients and outpatients. Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
Current license to practice as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required.
Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.

Nice To Haves

prior therapy experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory governing bodies and as directed by the therapist.
Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control.
Supervises students as assigned.
Assists in requisition, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc.
Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
Performs all other related duties as assigned.