Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN

Trinity Health•Nampa, ID

2d•Onsite

About The Position

At Saint Alphonsus Health System, we are looking for people who are living out their calling. We want you to be passionate about coming to work, and challenged to achieve your potential. Living by these virtues, we pride ourselves on exceptional service and the highest quality of care. Our ideal candidate provides physical therapy services to acute care patients throughout the organization under the direction of an occupational therapist and collaborates with interdisciplinary treatment team.

Requirements

Licensed in the State of Idaho as Physical Therapy Assistant.
Basic Life Support for Healthcare providers certification from either AHA, ARC or Military training Network is required at hire.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in acute care or rehabilitation preferred.

Responsibilities

Assists in the development of treatment plans, provides direct patient care, and monitors the patient's response to treatment.
Provides education to patients & family members to ensure follow-through of treatment program.
Completes all required documentation in an accurate and timely manner according to established rehabilitation services policies and procedures.
Facilitates the team approach by communicating with a wide range of health care professionals to improve quality of patient care and patient outcome.
Provides direct and indirect supervision of Therapy Aides.
Serves as a patient advocate.
Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings.
Participates in continuing education program to ensure appropriate units are attained for maintenance of State Licensure.
Performs other duties as assigned.