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An established healthcare provider is seeking a dedicated Physical Therapy Assistant to join their team. In this role, you will provide skilled therapeutic interventions to patients, ensuring quality care across various settings. Your responsibilities will include documenting patient progress, collaborating with therapists, and educating families. This position offers a supportive environment where your contributions will directly impact patient recovery and wellbeing. If you are passionate about making a difference in healthcare, this opportunity is perfect for you.
At Bon Secours Mercy Health, we are dedicated to continually improving health care quality, safety and cost effectiveness. Our hospitals, care sites and clinicians are recognized for clinical and operational excellence.
Inpatient-
Reports to: Manager or Supervisor Rehabilitation
# of Direct Reports: 0
Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Physical Therapy Assistant provides skilled therapeutic interventions to patients using their educational skills and knowledge. Documents patient treatment and progress toward goals in the patient electronic health record. Implements established treatment programs and provides patient and family education. This may involve outpatients, inpatients, pediatrics and off-site locations. Services the patients as a part of the entire continuum of professional care.
Essential Job Functions
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)
BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)
Work Experience
None
Training
None
Language
None
Patient Population
XDemonstrates the knowledge and skills necessary to provide care appropriate to the age of the patients served on his or her assigned unit.
XDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development of the life span and possesses the ability to assess data reflective of the patient's status and interprets the appropriate information needed to identify each patient's requirements relative to his or her age, specific needs and to provide the care needed as described in departmental policies and procedures.
XNeonates (0-4 weeks)
XInfant (1-12 months)
XPediatrics (1-12 years)
XAdolescents (13-17 years)
XAdults (18-64 years)
XGeriatrics (65 years and older)
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions -
XPeriods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
XLong-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
XGeneral office environment.
XMay be exposed to high noise levels and bright lights.
XMay be exposed to physical altercations and verbal abuse.
XMay be exposed to limited hazardous substances or body fluids.*
XMay be required to use physical restraints.
XMay be exposed to human blood and other potentially infectious materials.*
XMay be exposed to adverse weather conditions; cold, hot, dust, wind, etc.
XMay have periods of constant interruptions.
XRequired to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
XProlonged periods of working alone may be possible
____ Other:
____ Not applicable to this position
* Individuals in this position are required to exercise universal precautions, use personal protective equipment and devices, and learn the policies concerning infection control.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.)X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.)X
Stoop, KneelX
CrawlingX
ClimbingX
BalanceX
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
X Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Perform shift work
X Maneuver weight of patients
X Hear alarms/telephone/audio recordings
X Reach above shoulder
X Repetitive arm/hand movements
X Finger Dexterity
X Color Vision
X Acuity – far
X Acuity – near
____ Not applicable to this position
Hazards
Depth perception
X Use of Latex products
Exposure to toxic/caustic/chemicals/detergents
Exposure to moving mechanical parts
X Exposure to dust/fumes
X Exposure to potential electrical shock
Exposure to x ray/electromagnetic energy
Exposure to high pitched noises
X Gaseous risk exposure
Other:
____ Not applicable to this position
Skills
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com