Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Baxter Health; Mountain Home (AR); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Baxter Health in Mountain Home, AR seeks a dedicated Physical Therapist Assistant for the Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit. You will work under a physical therapist to help patients develop and recover daily living and functional skills per an established plan, in an acute inpatient setting.

Requirements include graduation from an accredited PTA program, AR PTA license in good standing, 12–18 months experience, CPR certification, and strong reading/writing and communication abilities.

Qualifications

• Graduate of PTA program accredited by CAPTE.
• 12–18 months related experience required.
• Arkansas PTA license in good standing required.
• Current CPR certification.
• Strong reading/writing and communication skills.
• Basic computer knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients to develop, recover and improve daily living/work skills per care plan.
• Collaborate with the physical therapist to implement treatment plans.
• Document patient progress and maintain medical records.

Skills

Communication skills

Reading & writing

Basic computer skills

Education

PTA Education Program accredited

Associates degree preferred

Job description

Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Rehabilitation

Baxter Health

Mountain Home , AR

6640 - Inpatient Rehabilitation Unit

Full time , 8 hour shift , M-F 8-4:30

Allied Health

Acute Rehabilitation Unit Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)

$10,000 Sign On Bonus*

SUMMARY:

In collaboration with, and under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist, helps each patient develop, recover, and improve the skills needed for daily living and working, through the therapeutic use of everyday activities and exercise, outlined in an established care plan.

JOB REQUIREMENTS

Education: Graduate of and degree holder from a Physical Therapist Assistant Education Program accredited by the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education.

Experience: 12 to 18 months related experience, excluding clinical affiliations required to complete a degree.

Licensure: Current Arkansas PTA license in good standing required.

Certifications: Current CPR certification

Other: Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively. Basic computer knowledge required.

Preferred Education: Associates Degree

Safety Sensitive Designation:

This position is deemed safety sensitive in accordance with Arkansas Act 593 governing Medical Marijuana.

Physical Demands:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job with or without an accommodation. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is required to perform the following: Must have the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, focus with attention to detail, solve problems and make decisions, show compassion to those in pain/ functional loss: handle critical and highly stressful situations with efficiency and composure. Must be able to stand and walk, bend, squat and twist, push, pull and occasionally lift up to 250 pounds using proper body mechanics up to or exceeding 8 hours per day. Requires repetitive hand movements. Must have a keen sense of hearing and visual acuity. Must have good manual dexterity. Must be able to operate a computer keyboard and PC mousse to utilize computer software for patient care documentation.

Patient care setting: outpatient clinic environment. There is potential risk for exposure to communicable diseases and blood or other body fluids.