Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN Hourly

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc.; Willcox (AZ); On-site; USD 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Northern Cochise Community Hospital, Inc. in Willcox, AZ is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to support the Physical Therapist in a team-based CAH setting.

You will provide direct patient care for both in-patients and out-patients, helping restore function and mobility while adhering to safety and quality guidelines. The role emphasizes collaboration, strong organizational skills, and a professional appearance, with duties that include participation in performance improvement

Qualifications

• Graduate of an American Physical Therapy Association-approved PTA program.
• Current unrestricted PTA license from the Arizona State Board.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist Physical Therapist in patient care for in-patients and out-patients in a small CAH.
• Provide services to restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent disabilities.
• Maintain professional appearance and participate in CQI activities.
• Demonstrate teamwork, good attendance, communication, and timely performance.

Education

APTA-approved PTA program

Arizona PTA license

BLS Certification

Job description

Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH) is a Critical Access Hospital with two rural health clinics looking to fill a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position.

Flexible Schedule

We are a family-friendly community with welcoming individuals who value a sense of community. Leave the rat race and choose a better work-life balance in the heart of Southwest Arizona. Northern Cochise Community Hospital gives you a reason to exhale when thinking about affordable living, great schools and a slower work pace. Experience our rural community with a laid back lifestyle that is hard to beat in Willcox’s high desert! We are surrounded by Arizona's most prominent mountain ranges, beautiful southwestern desert sunsets, wine country, western culture, and a variety of outdoor activities, from abundant hiking, mountain biking, horse riding trails, scores of birds including Sandhill cranes migration to lakes and ponds.Our area is known to be a go to place not just for recreation and slower pace, but also for apple orchards and pistachio groves! If you're ready for the chance to work with other professionals who share your values and commitment to improving the quality of life for those around you, we invite you to discover more about us.

For more information on our area, visit our City of Willcox at:visitwillcox.az.gov

Summary

Functions as the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a team and mission-based setting to provide assistant to the Physical Therapist with related activities and direct patient care for in-patients and out-patients of a (small) Critical Access Hospital (CAH) at Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH).

PTA provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease.

PTA must project a professional appearance and be well organized with strong critical thinking skills. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.

This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, timely deadlines, etc.,

Supervision Required

Works under the direct supervision of the Rehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist (RSM/PT) or designated administrator.

Special Conditions

Position is subject to Safety Sensitive Standards / Drug Free Workplace / Vaccination Requirements.

Education and/or Experience

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistants Program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Current unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, required.

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (American Heart Association), required - must maintain current certification and recertify prior to expiration date.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.

Reasonable Accommodations / Job Performance

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.