Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus!

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company•Mesa, AZ

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The CORE Institute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for its Mesa Physical Therapy clinic. The organization provides integrated musculoskeletal and neurological care and emphasizes patient care, research, academics, community service, and quality improvement. The Physical Therapy Assistant is an integral member of the treatment team and carries out each patient’s plan of care in compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines. The role includes communicating with physicians, staff, patients, and other departments; documenting care; responding to patient inquiries; supporting patient safety and infection control; and assisting with training Physical Therapy Technicians.

Requirements

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.
Current certification as a Physical Therapy Assistant in the state where the role is practiced.
At least one year of experience in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.
Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
Knowledge of physical therapy equipment.
Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.
Effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
Ability to coach successfully and communicate with a wide variety of learning styles.
Critical communication skills.
Ability to recognize fall-risk, high-risk, or non-compliant patients.
Ability to integrate and communicate in a team environment.
Ability to support patients and colleagues effectively.
Ability to lift 50 lbs.
Ability to kneel, squat, and perform overhead lifting.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
Execute the plan of care in compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
Respond to patient questions and inquiries to resolve problems and maintain high patient care standards.
Document care and other patient information in the medical record in accordance with the state practice act.
Serve as an integrated primary member of the treatment team for each case in the caseload.
Comply with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
Assist with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
Maintain patient confidentiality.
Engage and communicate with providers, patients, and appropriate family members or support structures.
Interpret physical therapy plans of care, participate in developing progressions, and execute plans of care for patients.
Use the computer system to document patient medical records.
Support patients with a wide range of physical abilities and work effectively with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities.