Physical Therapist Assistant - Williamsport (Outpatient) - Full Time

WellSpan Health; Williamsport (Lycoming County); On-site; USD 42,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health benefits

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Education assistance

DailyPay

Expanded Paid Parental Leave

Job summary

WellSpan Health in Williamsport, PA is seeking a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to perform treatments and provide exercise instruction for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level, with 80 hours biweekly and Monday–Friday day/evening shifts, including rotating Saturdays.

The role requires coordinating with the Physical Therapist and the interdisciplinary team to meet established goals, maintain documentation, and ensure safety and infection control standards.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree Required
• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required
• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Responsibilities

• 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.

Education

Associates Degree Required

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

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

Job description

Full Time (80 hours biweekly)

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.

Job Description

Full Time (80 hours biweekly)

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.

Responsibilities

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

• Comprehensive health benefits
• Retirement savings plan
• Paid time off (PTO)
• Education assistance
• Financial education and support, including DailyPay
• Expanded Paid Parental Leave

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Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum Education

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience

• 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