Physical Therapist Assistant PRN — Springfield Physical Rehab

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Scheduled Weekly Hours:

0.01

Work Shift:

Days (United States of America)

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Intro paragraph 

As a faith-based and patient-focused organization, Mercy Health exists to enhance the health and well-being of all people in mind, body and spirit through exceptional patient care. Success in this goal requires a culture of compassion, collaboration, excellence and respect. Mercy Health seeks people that are committed to our values of compassion, human dignity, integrity, service and stewardship to create an environment where associates want to work and help communities thrive. 

PRN Physical Therapy Assistant – Springfield Physical Rehab

 

Job Summary: 

The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record.  Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.  

 

Essential Functions: 

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.  

• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.  

• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.  

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.   

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.  

• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.  

 

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

 

Education: 

None 

 

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)  

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)  

 

Experience: 

None 

 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients   

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.   

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.