Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS), Basic Life Support (BLS), Communication Skills, Employee Relations, Equipment Safety, Financial Regulations, Financial Statements, Healthcare Providers, High School Diploma, Home Care, Hospital, Identify Issues, Incentive Programs, Information Technology & Information Systems, Office Equipment, Patient Assessment, Philosophy, Physical Therapy, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Printers, Regulations, Reporting Skills, Set Goals, State Laws and Regulations, Statistics, Training/Teaching, Treatment Plan, Writing Skills
POSITION SUMMARY
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant uses physical treatment procedures to help improve mobility and relieve pain and disability in accordance with the philosophy, goals and objectives of Pender Community Hospital.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES
- Performs treatment related tasks assigned by Physical Therapist in accordance with certification by the State of Nebraska.
- Schedules patients for therapy and evaluations.
- Provides input and assistance in buying materials and supplies for the department.
- Provides and sets up patients with home health care supplies.
- Keeps monthly statistics or other departmental duties as instructed by the Physical Therapist.
- Applies Physical Therapy modalities to patient as directed in plan of care.
- Documents assessment, treatment goals, and plan of care according to regulatory guidelines.
- Maintains knowledge of regulations and fiscal changes to optimize organizational resources.
- Assures the safety and efficacy of equipment used to provide rehab services.
- Assists with maintaining clean and safe treatment areas and equipment.
- Assists with changing linens and maintaining linen supply in department as necessary.
- Assists with maintaining clean and safe treatment including dressing/undressing, donning/doffing equipment, braces, etc. if appropriate as well as positioning as directed by Physical Therapist.
- Performs Clinical Instructor duties for PTA students/interns.
- Performs other duties as assigned
Hours: Variable - PRN
Keyword: Physical Therapy Assistant (PRN)
Required Experience:
Education and/or Experience
- High school diploma or equivalent
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program
Certificates, Licensure, Registrations
- Current/Active license to practice in the State of Nebraska
- Basic Life Support (BLS)
- Advanced Cardiac Life Support (ACLS) preferred
GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and / or ability required:
- Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide
- Ability to generate, read, interpret, and take action as it relates to basic financial statements, national and state regulations, safety rulings, operational and maintenance and organizational policies / procedures
- Ability to write reports and correspondence
- Ability to effectively present information to patients, families, employees, health care providers, etc...
- Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively to maintain good working relationships with staff and health care providers
- Ability to work with skill in identifying problems
EQUIPMENT, TOOLS, MATERIALS:
- Patient Rehab equipment
- Computer and printer
- General office materials/equipment/supplies
- Information systems
- Telephone system
Benefits:
Job Benefits – PRN
PRN benefits:
- 403(b) Retirement
- Group Incentive Plan (GIP): The hospital sets facility wide goals for our annual fiscal year. Depending on how many of those goals we meet at the end of the fiscal year that determines the amount of bonus employees receive.
This institution is an EEO/AA Employer and Provider - Protected Veterans and Individuals with Disabilities.
From: Pender Community Hospital DistrictP
Pender Community Hospital District