PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (FULL-TIME)

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center; Natchitoches, Northern (LA, KY); On-site; USD 28,000 - 48,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance options

Employee wellness programs

Paid time off

Job summary

Natchitoches Regional Medical Center seeks a part-time Physical Therapy Assistant to administer modalities under the staff physical therapist and assist with patient rehabilitation within their Louisiana Extended Care department.

The role supports patient functioning, participates in CQI and infection control, and helps with safety programs and equipment training as part of a collaborative care team.

Qualifications

• Degree from an APTA-approved program required.
• Current Physical Therapy Assistant certification required.
• Current BCLS (CPR) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy modalities as directed by the staff PT.
• Assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability.
• Supports patient to reach maximum performance within abilities.
• Participates in department CQI activities and infection control.
• Engages in departmental safety, equipment training, and safety programs.

Education

Degree from an APTA-approved program

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Current BCLS (CPR) certification

Job description

Job Type: Part-time
Location: Natchitoches Regional Medical Center
Department: LOUISIANA EXTENDED CARE

Responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist, after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The PTA assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The PTA participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training, organizational safety and fire safety programs.

Requirements:

Requirements:

• Degree from a school or college approved by the American Physical Therapy Association required.
• Current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant required.
• Current BCLS (CPR) certification required.

Although Natchitoches Regional Medical Center has earned many awards for quality and service, the greatest honor NRMC holds is the trust of our patients and their families.

Record numbers of families across Natchitoches, Winn, and Sabine parishes are making NRMC their first choice for healthcare and choosing NRMC for their health journeys.

As a result, NRMC has become intricately woven into their life stories and family histories. Each day, they share stories of lifesaving care in the emergency room, surgery and medical units, as well as, the many joyful moments of recoveries and births. These remarkable moments are at the heart of all that NRMC Associates do. Our core purpose is and always will be to care for our community.

At NRMC, Associates, our Board, Physicians, and Volunteers are succeeding in creating a Zero Harm culture where everyone is positive, proactive, and accountable. NRMC is a learning organization where yesterday’s events and efforts serve as a baseline for today’s improvements; where people think about people and how best to serve; and where professionals acknowledge and address not only successes, but also any failures, so improvements are made each and every day.

In addition to offering competitive medical, dental, and vision plans for our associates, their spouse, and/or child(ren), NRMC offers other unique benefits such as:

• Health Insurance with 90% coverage when using NRMC services
• 50% off of medical bills from NRMC physician services
• Free generic prescriptions at our pharmacy
• Free and priority access to our Walk-In Clinic
• Health plan premium discounts with annual wellness compliance
• Employer paid long term disability and life insurance policy
• Flexible spending accounts (health care and dependent care)
• Medical Expense Reimburse Account (MERP)