Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA - AHN Wexford Hospital
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant conducts physical therapy treatment programs under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. The role involves communicating and collaborating effectively with patients, families, and members of the health care team. The position provides interventions based on a Physical Therapist’s plan of care, using standard and potentially specialized techniques appropriate to each patient’s age and condition. It also includes completing required documentation, contributing to departmental operational-improvement initiatives, mentoring new staff, participating in committees and educational offerings, and performing other assigned or required duties. Employees are expected to follow applicable ethical, legal, privacy, information-security, and company policy requirements, including HIPAA and the company’s Code of Business Conduct.
Requirements
- Associate’s Degree from a two-year college or technical school.
- State licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant or PT Assistant Indirect Supervision License, or eligibility to obtain one within three months of hire.
- American Heart Association CPR.
- Act 34 Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
- Act 33 Child Abuse Clearance Certificate.
- Act 73 FBI Fingerprinting Criminal Background Clearance Certificate.
Nice To Haves
- Bachelor’s Degree.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy interventions based on the plan of care written by a Physical Therapist, using appropriate standard or specialized techniques for the patient’s age and condition.
- Complete documentation in accordance with department, hospital, and regulatory standards.
- Participate in departmental operational-improvement initiatives, including mentoring new staff and participating in committees and educational offerings.
- Perform other duties as assigned or required.
- Comply with HIPAA, data-security guidelines, the company’s Code of Business Conduct, applicable laws and regulations, and company policies and training requirements.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
