Physical Therapy Assistant FT

Banner Health•Torrington, WY

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Banner Health is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for Torrington Community Hospital, a 25-bed critical access hospital serving southeast Wyoming and neighboring Nebraska communities. The role supports outpatient and rehabilitation patients in a rural setting as part of a close-knit therapies team. Treatment and evaluations are provided one-on-one, with an average of eight patients per day. The Physical Therapy Assistant administers physical therapy treatment under a Physical Therapist’s supervision, following physician referrals, the Physical Therapist’s plan of care, applicable standards and regulations, and departmental policies. The position provides age-appropriate care, monitors patient response and progress, contributes to care planning and documentation, and communicates with patients, families, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team. This is a full-time position scheduled for three 12-hour shifts Monday through Friday, with rotating Sundays (one every six weeks). The posting also states the hours as 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m. A $2,500 sign-on opportunity is available. Banner offers the option to participate in health, financial, and security benefits.

Requirements

Graduation from a Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in the state of practice, if required.
Current BLS certification.
Ability to demonstrate the clinical competency, experience, training, and education required to perform the job.
Ability to provide treatment appropriate to the ages of patients served.
For employees working for Banner Home Care AZ, an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card is required at hire and must be maintained throughout employment.

Nice To Haves

At least one year of experience working as a Therapy Assistant is preferred for Banner Registry and Travel positions.
Additional related education and/or experience is preferred.

Responsibilities

Administer treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist, tailoring care to patients’ individual needs and providing treatment safely.
Monitor treatment effectiveness, identify and prioritize limiting factors, collaborate with the Physical Therapist on care-plan changes, and participate in discharge planning.
Involve patients and their families or caregivers in treatment and decision-making, and provide ongoing education to patients, caregivers, physicians, nurses, and the interdisciplinary team.
Work within the scope of practice, document communication with the supervising Physical Therapist, report significant changes in patient function, behavior, or treatment tolerance, and refer patients when Physical Therapist skills are needed.
Provide input on treatment goals and recommendations for additions to or modifications of referring orders.
Complete timely documentation according to departmental and regulatory standards, including documentation of individualized treatment and patient progress.
Communicate treatment results and patient progress clearly and promptly to physicians, nurses, patients, families, caregivers, and the interdisciplinary team; support treatment rationale with standard practices or current literature.
Adapt to changes in caseload, scheduling, and staffing, and assist with other patient-care needs as required.
Supervise and delegate to Therapy Technicians and PTA students in accordance with policies and regulations; participate in training and orientation and confirm personnel competency before delegating tasks.
Attend or follow up on required staff meetings, participate in department and facility process improvement, and meet departmental productivity standards.
Interact with staff across departments, physicians, patients, families, external health care contacts, community providers, agencies, and physician offices regarding patient care.