*Physical Therapist Assistant - Williamsport Outpatient

WellSpan Health; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for Williamsport Outpatient. The role focuses on providing treatment and exercise instruction under the supervision of a Physical Therapist in an outpatient setting.

Responsibilities include assisting in testing, collaborating with the care team, documenting progress, and ensuring compliance with regulatory standards. Opportunities for professional growth and stable daytime hours are offered.

Qualifications

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities with the interdisciplinary team.
• Maintains patient records documenting medical necessity and functional ability.

Responsibilities

• Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction for patients at entry to intermediate skill level.
• Assists PT during testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Coordinates activities with the interdisciplinary team to achieve goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulatory and state requirements.

Skills

Patient care

Interdisciplinary collaboration

Documentation

SBAR communication

Hand hygiene

Education

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Job description

*Physical Therapist Assistant - Williamsport Outpatient

Specialty: Therapy and Rehab

435 River Ave-Williamsport, Williamsport,PA

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Monday- Friday Day / Evening hours (between 7am-5pm)

Rotating Saturdays in the hospital.

General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Benefits Offered:

• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

At WellSpan Health, we are committed to treating all applicants fairly, regardless of their job classification. If you require assistance or accommodation due to a disability, please reach out to us via email at [e-mail]. We will evaluate requests for accommodation on a case-by-case basis. Please note that we will only respond to inquiries related to reasonable accommodation from this email address. Rest assured, all requests for assistance or accommodation are handled confidentially, allowing applicants to share their needs openly and honestly with us.