Physical Therapy Assistant- Mercy South Rehab Hospital- Per Diem

About the role

The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safely and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age-specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Responsibilities

• Perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Modify treatment procedures based on changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan.
• Document patient progress notes accurately.
• Safely and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.
• Address the age-specific needs of all patients.
• Treat patients and families with respect and dignity.
• Assess and treat patients' pain according to the department's pain management policy.
• Identify and report any patient safety issues when identified.
• Provide technical assistance and direction to Physical Therapy aides.
• Coordinate the workload in the department as directed by the supervising Physical Therapist.

Requirements

• Associate degree in Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.
• Experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate degree.
• Licensure: Current license to perform as a Physical Therapist Assistant from the Board of Physical Therapy in the applicable State of practice.

Skills

• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong communication skills.
• Knowledge of patient safety protocols.
• Proficiency in documentation and record-keeping.

Benefits

• Outstanding benefits package including medical, dental, and vision coverage.
• Paid time off.
• Tuition support.
• Matched retirement plans for team members working 32+ hours per pay period.

Pay

Details about pay are not specified in the job posting.

Schedule

Shift details are not specified in the job posting.