Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Ernest Health•Arlington, MA

11d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant works under the direction of a physical therapist and may help implement treatment plans with patients. The role performs selected components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks, records patient responses to treatment, and reports treatment outcomes to the physical therapist. The assistant is expected to integrate the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice. This PRN position is in Arlington, Texas. The hospital is a participating hospital of Ernest Health and offers recognition, wellness, and retention programs, along with opportunities for employees to provide feedback through “My Ernest Journey” and the Engagement Survey.

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/or infection control standards.

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may help 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.