Physical Therapy Assistant - Contingent Days (63366)

Fairfield Medical Center•Lancaster, OH

11d•$20 - $34•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant implements a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate the rehabilitation of a patient who is suffering from a disability caused by disease, injury, dysfunction, or other physical, cognitive, or perceptual limitation. Assist with aspects of a patients evaluation, plans treatments, carries out treatment plan and documents treatments in an accurate and timely manner. Collaborate with supervising therapist regarding care progression and discharge planning. Assists department in the areas of: budgeting, setting yearly department goals, revising work instructions, providing in-service training and education and assisting with improving patient satisfaction survey scores. Assists with Physical Therapy promotional activities, program development, etc. Supervises and mentors Physical Therapy Attendants, volunteers and/or students in adherence with department work instructions and/or APTA guidelines.

Requirements

Graduate of accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program required.
Must possess a valid license to practice in the state of Ohio.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Implement a physical therapy plan of care to facilitate patient rehabilitation.
Assist with patient evaluations.
Plan treatments.
Carry out treatment plans and document treatments accurately and timely.
Collaborate with supervising therapist regarding care progression and discharge planning.
Assist department with budgeting, setting yearly goals, revising work instructions, providing in-service training and education, and improving patient satisfaction.
Assist with Physical Therapy promotional activities and program development.
Supervise and mentor Physical Therapy Attendants, volunteers, and/or students.