Physical Therapist Assistant - Acute Rehab Unit - Maryview Medical Center
About The Position
Thank you for considering a career at Bon Secours! Scheduled Weekly Hours: 40 Work Shift: Days (United States of America) Full Time Days Primary Function/General Purpose of Position The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Requirements
- Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
- BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
- Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
- Maneuver weight of patients
- Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
- Reach above shoulder
- Repetitive arm/hand movements
- Finger Dexterity
- Color Vision
- Acuity – far
- Acuity – near
- Depth perception
- Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
- Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.
- Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.
- Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.
- Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.
- Demonstrates critical thinking skills.
- Effective organizational and time management skills.
- Effective written and verbal communication skills.
- Ability to prioritize, meet deadlines, and complete complex tasks.
- Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection prevention standards.
- Ability to work independently.
- Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality of all work related and sensitive information.
- Must be able to communicate effectively with people of various cultural and educational backgrounds
Responsibilities
- Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.
- Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.
- Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.
- Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.
- Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.
- Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.
- Collaborates with Physical Therapist and other health team members to exchange and discuss patient information for planning, modifying and coordinating treatment programs.
Benefits
- Competitive pay, incentives, referral bonuses and 403(b) with employer contributions (when eligible)
- Medical, dental, vision, prescription coverage, HSA/FSA options, life insurances, mental health resources and discounts
- Paid time off, parental and FMLA leave, shot- and long-term disability, backup care for children and elders
- Tuition assistance, professional development and continuing education support
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
