Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Banner Health • Torrington, WY

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health was recently recognized on Forbes inaugural list of America’s Dream Employers 2025. This list highlights employers across the country that prioritize workplace excellence and the happiness, satisfaction, wellbeing and fulfilment of their employees. Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities. We have a strong Therapies team with a lot of longevity along with cohesion to promote a great work/life balance. Evaluations and treatments are provided on a 1:1 basis, with an average of 8 patients per day with 25 beds. This allows for documentation to be completed during the workday. Our Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant. As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will be supporting a quick pace tight knit team working with our patients on our outpatient and inpatient population in a rural setting. PRN shifts will be varied to coverage sick and vacation time! Shifts hours will be 8:00am-5:00pm. Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital. We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities. POSITION SUMMARY This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

Requirements

• Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities.
• Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

Nice To Haves

• For Banner Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Asst is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care.
• Department operational activities.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

What This Job Offers

• Education Level: Associate degree