Physical Therapist Assistant- Surgery and Rehab Hospital (Inpatient Medical Rehab)- Day

Wellspan Health•York, PA

32d

About The Position

Physical Therapist Assistant- Surgery and Rehab Hospital (Inpatient Medical Rehab)- Day Full time (80 hours biweekly) Will work 2 days a week 10a-630m (days TBD), 3 days a week 8a-430p Weekend and holiday rotation Includes cross-training in post-surgical, inpatient rehab, and outpatient. Sign-on Bonus Eligible Continuing Education Units (CEUs) fully covered to suppor your professional growth General Summary Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level. Duties and Responsibilities Essential Functions: Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA. Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals. Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies. Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives. Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning. Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Common Expectations: Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s). Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability. Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently. Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops. Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence. Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers. Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care. Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Requirements

Associates Degree Required
Less than 1 year Relevant experience.
Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population.
Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment.
Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.