Physical Therapist Assistant (Franklin, LA)

Bayou Bend Health; Franklin (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Une entreprise de soins de santé bien établie recherche un Assistant en Thérapie Physique à Franklin, Louisiane. Dans ce rôle à temps plein, vous suivrez des traitements personnalisés et travaillerez en étroite collaboration avec les physiothérapeutes pour améliorer la qualité des soins aux patients. Vous devez être titulaire d'une licence PTA valide et être diplômé d'un programme accrédité. Des certifications supplémentaires telles que BLS et MOAB sont également requises.

Qualifications

• Doit avoir une licence de PTA en règle.
• Niveau d'éducation: Diplôme d'un programme accrédité de PTA.
• Certifications BLS requises, MOAB de préférence.

Responsibilities

• Suivre les programmes de traitement individualisés sous la direction d'un physiothérapeute.
• Aider à la collecte de données pour les tests spécialisés.
• Guider les patients dans les programmes d'exercice.

Skills

Communication

Travail d'équipe

Compétences en évaluation

Education

Licence de PTA

Diplôme d'un programme accrédité

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant (Franklin, LA)

Follows individualized treatment programs for patients under the direction of a Physical Therapist according to the principles and practices of physical therapy. Communicates with physical therapist medical staff, referral sources, third party payers and the interdisciplinary treatment team as needed.

The PTA reports directly to the Therapy Manager and provides physical therapy treatments within the Physical Therapists plan of care.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND ACCOUNTABILITIES:

• Adheres to hospital and departmental policies and procedures, objectives, quality improvement program initiatives, safety, environmental and infection control standards.
• Carries out plans of care directed by the Physical Therapist to address needs, goals and interventions to achieve stated goals. This should include frequency and duration.
• Assists the Physical Therapists in gathering data for specialized tests, functional outcomes measures to objectively measure strength, ROM and function under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Directly guides patients in exercise programs and functional training under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Participates in educational programs and in-service meetings as required.
• Attends other meetings as required.
• Performs other related duties as assigned or requested.
• BLS certification upon hire.

EDUCATION/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCE:

• PTA licensure.
• Graduate from an accredited PTA program
• Must be licensed by the Louisiana State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners and in good standing in the State of Louisiana.
• BLS required upon hire.
• MOAB certification preferred.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement It is the policy of Bayou Bend Health Systemto provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age, disability, or any other regard as required by law.
This policy relates to recruitment, employment, placement, layoffs and recall, promotion/demotion, discipline, transfer, termination, rates of pay and/or all other forms of compensation, training and development, use of facilities, and participation in hospital sponsored activities. Drug Testing Bayou Bend Health Systemis an alcohol and drug free workplace. As a condition of employment all candidates must undergo and pass a post-offer drug screen. Failure to participate in the mandatory drug screen will void all offers of employment.

Department: 048 - PHYSICAL THERAPY
This is a full time position

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