Physical Therapy Assistant, Full-Time, First Shift, AFSCME

UC Health • Cincinnati, OH

1d • Onsite

About The Position

UC Health is hiring a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) for the Physical Therapy department for the first shift at the UC Medical Center. The Physical Therapist will evaluate, plan, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return to his/her maximum function. Follow hospital department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors. Implements physical therapy treatment plans designed by the physical therapist to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function. Assists in treatment progression to facilitate patient discharge from the acute care setting. Follows organizational and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. for acute care UCMC physical therapy department.

At UC Health, we're proud to have the best and brightest teams and clinicians collaborating toward our common purpose: to advance healing and reduce suffering.

As the region's adult academic health system, we strive for innovation and provide work-class care for not only our community, but patients from all over the world. Join our team and you'll be able to develop your skills, grow your career , build relationships with your peers and patients, and help us be a source of hope for our friends and neighbors.

UC Health is committed to providing an inclusive, equitable and diverse place of employment.

Requirements

• Full-Time
• First Shift
• Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Responsibilities

• Evaluate, plan, and implement Physical Therapy treatment programs for referred patients in order to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return to his/her maximum function.
• Follow hospital department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc.
• Show respect and courtesy to all staff, patients, and visitors.
• Implements physical therapy treatment plans designed by the physical therapist to restore function, prevent disability, reduce pain, and return the patient to his/her maximum function.
• Assists in treatment progression to facilitate patient discharge from the acute care setting.
• Follows organizational and department approved policies related to documentation, attendance, education, etc. for acute care UCMC physical therapy department.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed