Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistant — Rehab Focus

Geisinger; Scranton (Lackawanna County); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k) plan with Geisinger automatic •

MyHealth Rewards wellness program

Family-friendly support

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Job summary

Geisinger is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant per diem to aid in rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will implement treatment programs, progress patients, assist with gait training, assistive devices, and home exercise programs.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, discharge planning, and collaboration with the rehab team; requires PA PTA license and completion of PTA program; BLS within 30 days.

Qualifications

• Must have completed a Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Must hold PA state PTA license.
• Basic Life Support certification within 30 days.
• Graduate from specialty training program.

Responsibilities

• Performs a physical therapy treatment program developed by the physical therapist and progresses the patient through the program in a safe and competent manner.
• Prepares patient for treatment by explaining the treatment process and positioning the patient for comfort, safety, and optimal response to the treatment.
• Administers various treatment modalities in a safe and appropriate manner.
• Utilizes appropriate active and passive therapeutic exercise programs and equipment safely and effectively such as range of motion, strengthening, stretching, and isokinetic training.
• Performs gait training, transfer training, and other functional activities.
• Performs selected measurement procedures consistently and accurately such as joint range of motion, gross strength of muscle groups, length and girth of body partsand vital signs.
• Fits patients for and adjusts assistive devices such as canes, walkers, crutches, and wheelchairs appropriate to the patient's diagnosis.
• Instructs and trains the patient in the proper use and care of orthoses, prostheses, and assistive devices.
• Modifies treatment procedures as indicated by patient response to treatment within the limits specified in the treatment plan and discusses treatment changes with the supervising physical therapist.
• Provides instruction to patient and family specific to the patient's needs and individual treatment program.
• Keeps the physical therapist aware of patient's status and any problems that may arise.
• Performs discharge planning activities in a timely and effective manner as a member of the rehab team and as directed by the physical therapist.
• Provides for patient equipment needs when applicable.
• Instructs patient and family in home exercise programs, safe performance of mobility skills, and the safe use and operation of equipment as indicated.
• Performs all documentation responsibilities pertinent to patient care legibly and in compliance with departmental policy.

Skills

Clinical skills

Patient care

Safety awareness

Education

Physical Therapist Assistant Program

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (PA)

Job description

Geisinger is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant per diem to aid in rehabilitation under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist. You will implement treatment programs, progress patients, assist with gait training, assistive devices, and home exercise programs.

The role emphasizes patient safety, documentation, discharge planning, and collaboration with the rehab team; requires PA PTA license and completion of PTA program; BLS within 30 days.