Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Three Crosses Regional Hospital•Las Cruces, NM

2h•Onsite

About The Position

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant who is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture. Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve. We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Minimum of 6 months experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant
Meet all Employee Health Requirement
Current Physical Therapy Assistant license, registration and or certification as per state regulations.
BLS Certification

Responsibilities

Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment independently.
Follows through the established treatment priorities based on the Physical Therapist evaluation results.
Implements individual and group physical therapy services using effective treatment.
Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients.
Demonstrates ability to engage patients in treatment, provides reinforcement and support; sets limits appropriately.
Issues appropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that I properly fits the patient.
Monitors patient response to treatment and progresses treatment program appropriately.
Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions and demonstrates good judgement handling potential hazardous situations, seeking assistance as necessary.
Monitors supplies, requesting replacements in a timely manner.
Supports Physical Therapist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment plan.
Documents actual intervention and patient response to treatment as well as progress towards goals.
Ability to identify need for additional for additional intervention by the Physical Therapist and collaborates with the intervention.
Discusses patient issues, discharge planning, changes in care plan, and progress towards goals with Physical Therapist.
Schedules with primary Physical Therapist for re-evaluation in a timely manner and in compliance with department and third party requirements.
Completes patient care charges timely and accurately.
Performs job in compliance with Three Crosses policies and procedures, Medicare, CHAP, and Joint Commission standards.
Attend staff meetings as needed.
Other duties as assigned.