Physical Therapist Assistant - Elysburg (Outpatient) - Part Time

WellSpan Health; Elysburg (PA); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Pennsylvania is seeking a part-time Physical Therapist Assistant to provide exercise instruction, treatment and patient education at an entry to intermediate skill level. You will support the PT during evaluations, coordinate therapy activities with the team and maintain accurate patient records.

The role requires an Associate degree, less than 1 year relevant experience, and licensure as a PTA plus Basic Life Support at hire.

Qualifications

• Associates degree required for PTA role.
• Experience as a PTA or related field preferred but not required.
• Ability to support PT evaluations and treatment planning.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation by the PT.
• Assists the PT during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Coordinates PT activities with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations and state governing bodies.
• Trains medical and nursing staff in PT techniques and objectives.
• Uses safe patient handling techniques for transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Maintains patient records to support medical necessity and functional ability.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

Education

Associate degree

Job description

Part Time (48 hours biweekly)

Monday 8am-5pm, Wednesday 8am-5pm and Friday 7am-2:30pm

Rotating weekends at the hospital

General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.

Common Expectations

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses And Training

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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