Physical Therapist Assistant

Syringa Hospital & Clinics; Grangeville (ID); On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental, Vision

Paid time off

Retirement plan

Long term sick leave

Relocation assistance

Job summary

Syringa Hospital & Clinics in Grangeville, Idaho, is looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide quality patient care under supervision. Responsibilities include patient treatment in various settings, documentation, and regular communication with supervising therapists.

Applicants must have an Associate's degree from an accredited therapy school, a current Idaho PT license, and BLS certification. Benefits include medical, dental, vision, paid time off, and retirement plan among others.

Qualifications

• Requires an Associate's degree from an accredited therapy school.
• Must hold a current Idaho license through the Board of Physical Therapy.
• BLS certification must be current.
• Experience in multiple treatment settings preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provides quality patient care according to the physical therapist's plan.
• Documents patient care in a timely manner as per department policy.
• Collaborates regularly with the supervising therapist regarding patient issues.
• Engages in community relations and discharge planning activities.
• Maintains competency through required continuing education.

Skills

Patient care ability

Documentation skills

Communication skills

Community relations

Education

Associate's degree from an accredited therapy school

Idaho license through Board of Physical Therapy

Current BLS certification

Job description

Overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for patient care under the supervision of a licensed physical therapist as outlined by the State of Idaho regulations. Adheres to professional standards and ethics as slated in the Physical Therapy Practice Act. Provides therapy treatment, including wound care, in inpatient and outpatient setting as well as other practice environments as directed.

Essential Job Functions

• Provides quality patient care according to the plan of care developed by the physical therapist.
• Documents patient care as outlined in physical therapy policy and according to generally accepted standards of care, in a timely manner as outlined in the department policy or standards.
• Meets regularly with the supervising therapist as required by regulations. Will make the therapist aware of any patient care issues and/or if patient need to be reevaluated.
• Participates in community relations activities as needed. Actively engages with discharge planning and other departments as needed to provide patient care.
• Meets all continuing education requirements as dictated. Assures quality patient care by demonstrating competency and maintaining required certification and continuing education.
• Participate in mandatory training.
• Other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Associate's degree from an accredited therapy school required.
• Current Idaho license through Board of Physical Therapy.
• Current BLS certification required.
• Experience in multiple treatment settings preferred.

Apply at www.syringahospital.org

Benefits

• Medical, Dental, Vision
• Paid time off
• Retirement plan
• Long term sick leave
• Relocation assistance