Physical Therapy Assistant Outpatient | Per Diem | Day

Concord Hospital•Concord, NH

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant 1 performs rehabilitation treatment programs for patients of all ages and populations according to established policies and procedures. The assistant works under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist. The position seeks a PTA with experience and training in treating patients with lymphedema and/or pelvic medicine diagnoses.

Requirements

Two years of formal training or education beyond high school, such as an associate degree.
Graduation from an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program.
Current license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in New Hampshire.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support for Healthcare Providers certification, or an equivalent course credentialed by the American Heart Association; certification is required within 90 days of hire and recertification within 30 days of expiration.
Experience working with a multidisciplinary team, patients, and others.
Knowledge of growth and development across diverse age groups and multicultural populations.

Nice To Haves

Experience and training in treatment of patients with lymphedema and/or pelvic medicine diagnoses.

Responsibilities

Carry out treatment plans to attain established goals.
Assess patients' responses to treatment.
Collaborate with the primary therapist on patient case management according to department and licensure standards.
Demonstrate understanding of the profound and prolonged impact of disability on an individual's physical, emotional, social, economic, and vocational status.
Complete documentation in compliance with HIMS/QA standards and customer and medicolegal needs.
Maintain productivity that supports patient access and clinic needs.
Manage insurance and charging requirements.
Advocate for and actively develop team members.
Take responsibility for individual performance goals.
Complete hospital and departmental requirements, including timely documentation, payroll and Workday tasks, reviewing meeting minutes, clinical competencies, performance review tasks, peer feedback, web compliance assignments, and maintaining active certifications.
Participate in hospital and/or departmental initiatives and special projects, such as student supervision, job shadowing, community education, program development, professional promotional activities, presentations, and hospital-wide projects.