PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT (PART TIME) (VARIED)

UHS•Las Vegas, NV

6d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant carries out goal-oriented treatments established by a physical therapist to help patients reach their maximum potential. The role is part-time with varied scheduling and serves patients on an assigned unit or department. Candidates must demonstrate the knowledge and skills needed to provide care appropriate to the ages of patients served. Centennial Hills Hospital Medical Center is a 336-bed facility within the seven-hospital Valley Health System serving Northwest Las Vegas. It provides a range of medical services, including comprehensive women's services. The hospital is part of Universal Health Services, whose employees participate in a Service Excellence Program guided by treating everyone as a guest, demonstrating professionalism and excellence, and practicing teamwork.

Requirements

Associate degree from a college program satisfying the physical therapy academic and internship requirements for competence.
Nevada State License as a Physical Therapist Assistant; candidates must be in the process of licensure and practicing under a student license.
Current BLS certification.
Demonstrate the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care and services appropriate to the age of patients served on the assigned unit or department.

Responsibilities

Carry out goal-oriented treatments established by the physical therapist to facilitate patients’ maximum potential.
Provide care and services appropriate to the ages of patients served on the assigned unit or department.