To be considered please fill out the Application in the next stepOPEN INTERVIEWS: EVERY THURSDAY FROM 9:00 AM TO 12:00 PM~Please stop in to Human Resources with your resume and a smile to participate.Schedule/Status:

Part Time

Standard Hours/Week:

29 or less

General Description:The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) reports to the Physical Therapist. PTA administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff Physical Therapist, after the Physical Therapist has evaluated the patient. PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability; assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities; and participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. The position shall exemplify the desired Culture of Choice® and philosophies of Parrish Healthcare. Key Responsibilities:

Provides treatment and rehabilitative services to patients who have experienced injury or disabling disease. Provides patients with exercises, massages, electrical stimulation, paraffin baths, hot and cold packs, traction and ultrasound, among other assigned duties

Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff Physical Therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.

Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff Physical Therapist.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation; makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.

Ability to perform components of an appropriate assessment on all patients as related to the therapy requested and provided and reassessments as per policy. This includes neonate, pediatric, adolescent, geriatric patients and the general patient population.

Responsible for the monitoring and documentation of patient treatment and response.

Assists with formulation of a teaching plan based upon identified learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning, family is included in teaching as appropriate, staff Physical Therapist is apprised of conclusions.

Manages and operates equipment safely and correctly. Maintains department cleanliness and safety.

Maintains records pertinent to staff and operation of the department.

Assists in ordering supplies, maintains adequate PAR levels to assure all supplies and equipment is readily available.

Participates in infection prevention and control, departmental training equipment training and organizational CQI activities

Performs similar or related duties as assigned

Knows fire, disaster and safety procedures and regulations as it pertains to the work area

Requirements:

Formal Education:

AA degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.

Work Experience:

1 year to < 2 years.

Required Licenses, Certifications, Registrations:

Holds current certificate/licensure as Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BCLS certification