Long-Term Care Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time - Days

Bartlett Careers • Juneau, AK

41d • Onsite

About The Position

Bartlett Regional Hospital is searching for a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Rehabilitation Services team in Wildflower Court. The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) shall provide selected physical therapy interventions only under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist. The PTA uses exercise and modalities in the treatment of pain and movement disorders to help restore normal movement and function in accordance to the physician’s referral. Essential functions include but are not limited to supporting Bartlett Regional Hospital’s strong commitment to the highest standards of business and professional ethics. Follows professional standards of APTA. Provides services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing the hospital’s operations. Consistently maintains confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer or other information, which might jeopardize the privacy of others. Works as a team member to meet patient and departmental goals. Physical Therapy Assistant may be asked to be trained in other settings or skillsets including but not limited to: inpatient acute care, outpatient adult care, outpatient pediatrics, wound care, home health, and skilled nursing.

Requirements

• Graduate of an APTA approved School for Physical Therapy Assistants.
• Completes annual educational requirements.
• Current State of Alaska Physical Therapy Assistant License in good standing.
• Produce a negative drug screen for all illegal substances in the State of Alaska prior to start of employment.

Nice To Haves

• One (1) year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience.
• Experience working with diverse populations including acute inpatient, CCU, rehab, pediatrics and outpatient orthopedic services.

Responsibilities

• Provide selected physical therapy interventions only under the supervision and direction of a physical therapist.
• Use exercise and modalities in the treatment of pain and movement disorders to help restore normal movement and function in accordance to the physician’s referral.
• Support Bartlett Regional Hospital’s strong commitment to the highest standards of business and professional ethics.
• Follow professional standards of APTA.
• Provide services in compliance with all state and federal laws governing the hospital’s operations.
• Consistently maintain confidentiality of all medical, financial, employee, computer or other information, which might jeopardize the privacy of others.
• Work as a team member to meet patient and departmental goals.
• May be asked to be trained in other settings or skillsets including but not limited to: inpatient acute care, outpatient adult care, outpatient pediatrics, wound care, home health, and skilled nursing.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree