Physical Therapist Assistant Student Loan Assistance Program

Ernest Health•Casper, WY

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Elkhorn Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join its patient-care team in Casper, Wyoming. The hospital provides specialized inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services to patients from Wyoming and neighboring states, including people recovering from injuries, illnesses, or chronic medical conditions. It is a 40-bed hospital and has received recognition for rehabilitative care and rehabilitation certifications. Under the direction of a physical therapist, the Physical Therapist Assistant may help implement treatment plans and perform selected physical therapy procedures and related tasks. The assistant records patients’ responses to treatment and reports treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The role also involves incorporating the hospital’s mission and guiding principles into daily practice. The hospital offers employee recognition, wellness, and retention programs, including opportunities to provide feedback through “My Ernest Journey” and an engagement survey. Benefits are described for full-time and part-time employees.

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, assist with implementing 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.