Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) PRN

Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

NHC Milan is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join their team. This position provides treatment for inpatients following medically complex, orthopedic, or neurological conditions.

Requirements

• Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license
• Prior Casamba, Matrix & SNF experience a plus
• Team player, flexible, and positive attitude

Duties And Responsibilities

• Provide physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist
• Absorb and assist the physical therapist when performing tests and treatment procedures
• Observe, record, and report to the therapist on the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients
• Absorb and assist the therapist in consulting with patients, family, and other health care professionals as appropriate
• Absorb and assist the therapist with in-service programs or other duties as assigned by the physical therapist
• Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assure that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met
• Absorb and assist the therapist with regular checks for safety, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of safe, clean, and professional work area and other related items as requested
• Maintain patient information as confidential
• Be aware of the effects, consequences, and ramifications of treatment procedures

Competencies

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy
• Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the physical therapist pertaining to treatment programs, documentation and the policies and procedures of the location served
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family and other personnel and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed
• Professional attitude, behavior and appearance
• Ability to work cooperatively with all departments and disciplines following established policies, procedures or guidelines of the location served
• Ability to perform the mental, physical, and emotional requirements of the job
• Be able to take direction from the Physical Therapist in an accurate and professional manner

Benefits

Competencies Required: Thorough knowledge of the principles, methods, materials and equipment used in physical therapy. Knowledge of the possible hazards to patients and necessary precautionary measures during treatment. Ability to understand and follow the directions of the physical therapist pertaining to treatment programs, documentation and the policies and procedures of the location served. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with patients, family and other personnel and to obtain their cooperation in the treatment prescribed. Professional attitude, behavior and appearance. Ability to work cooperatively with all departments and disciplines following established policies, procedures or guidelines of the location served. Ability to perform the mental, physical, and emotional requirements of the job. Must be able to take direction from the Physical Therapist in an accurate and professional manner.

Duties And Responsibilities: Provide physical therapy services as directed by the physical therapist. Assist the physical therapist when performing tests and treatment procedures. Observe, record and report to the therapist, the conditions, reactions, and responses of patients. Assist the therapist in consulting with patients, family, and other health care professionals as appropriate. Assist the therapist with in-service programs or other duties as assigned by physical therapist. Maintain documentation according to procedures of the location served and assure that legal and third party reimbursement requirements are met. Assist with regular checks for safety, care, and cleaning of equipment and maintenance of safe, clean and professional work area and other related items as requested. Maintain patient information as confidential. Be aware of the effects, consequences, and ramifications of treatment procedures.

Requirements: Must have an Associate’s Degree from an APTA accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program. Must have current Tennessee Physical Therapist Assistant license. Prior Casamba, Matrix & SNF experience a plus. Must be a team player, flexible, and have a positive attitude.