Physical therapist assistant - park hospital

Location:

Bay Park Hospital

Department:

Physical Therapy

Weekly Hours:

40

Status:

Full time

Shift:

Days (United States of America)

Job Summary:

As a patient progresses through physical therapy, the Physical Therapist Assistant will provide treatments and follow a Physical Therapist’s established plans.

You will maintain productivity standards and advocate, communicate and educate patients of all ages. In this role, you may help with supervising students, rehab aides and volunteers.

Therapy may be provided in a variety of settings and travel may be required.

All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise

• Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patient's response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation, or evaluation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrates basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation under therapist supervision.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica's mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards.
• Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
• May assist in the supervision of students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers.
• Provides physical therapy in a variety of settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica Total Rehab locations.
• Performs other duties as directed.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution

License : Current State license to practice as a physical therapy assistant

Certification : CPR

SCHEDULE DETAILS

Outpatient/Inpatient

The above summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed in this role. It should not be considered exhaustive.

ProMedica is a mission-driven, not-for-profit health care organization headquartered in Toledo, Ohio. It serves communities across nine states and provides a range of services, including acute and ambulatory care, a dental plan, and academic business lines. ProMedica owns and operates 10 hospitals and has an affiliated interest in one additional hospital. The organization employs over 1,300 health care providers through ProMedica Physicians and has more than 2,300 physicians and advanced practice providers with privileges. Committed to its mission of improving health and well-being, ProMedica has received national recognition for its clinical excellence and its initiatives to address social determinants of health. For more information about ProMedica, please visit promedica.org/aboutus.

Benefits:

We provide flexible benefits that include compensation and programs to help you take care of your family, your finances and your personal well-being. It’s what makes us one of the best places to work, and helps our employees live and work to their fullest potential.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex/gender (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, age, physical or mental disability, military or protected veteran status, citizenship, familial or marital status, genetics, or any other legally protected category. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment Act (ADAAA), if you have a disability and would like to request an accommodation in order to apply for a job with ProMedica, please contact [email protected]

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