Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

HCA Healthcare • Frankfort, KY

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients with injuries or disease as directed by the Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant works closely with the Physical Therapist and patients to restore, maintain, and promote the patient's overall fitness and health. The Physical Therapist Assistant may also be required to make assessments and give input to the Physical Therapist to allow for a professional determination of the patients ability to be independent and reintegrate into the community or workplace after injury or illness or determine the need for placement in a SNF/Rehab Unit. Finally, they must be able to communicate changes in the patient's condition to the Physical Therapist, appropriately document the treatments, its purpose, and the patient's progress toward the established goals/outcomes.

Requirements

• State of Kentucky Physical Therapist Assistant License Required.
• Must be a graduate of an accredited PTA program.
• Basic Life Support (BLS) certification, current and obtained/maintained within timeframes required by hospital policy.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide appropriate care for patient populations served in the department.
• Assess, plan, evaluate, and document care in coordination with the health care team across the continuum.
• Assess patients/families ability to learn and incorporate teaching throughout hospitalization and in preparation for discharge.
• Deliver compassionate, holistic care, while supporting the rights and dignity of all patients.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans.
• Fertility and family building benefits through Progyny.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing.
• Family support, including adoption assistance, child and elder care resources and consumer discounts.
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service).
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Hospitals
• Education Level: Associate degree