Physical Therapy Assistant

Bayhealth; Dover (DE); On-site; USD 35,817 - 55,104; Full time

Job summary

Bayhealth Medical Center in Dover, DE is hiring a Physical Therapist Assistant for full‑time, days shifts at the Kent Campus Hospital. The PTA will provide therapy services to inpatients and outpatients under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, across the lifespan, in both inpatient and outpatient settings.

Delaware licensure and BLS are required; 1–2 years’ inpatient/outpatient experience preferred. Salary range listed as 26.99–40.49 hourly, with comprehensive benefits and a focus on

Qualifications

• Associate degree in Physical Therapy Assistant field.
• Credential: Physical Therapy Assistant Basic Life Support.
• Experience preferred: inpatient and outpatient settings.

Responsibilities

• Provide PT services under supervision of a Physical Therapist.
• Document care and maintain patient records accurately.
• Communicate with supervising PT regarding patient progress and plan of care.
• Collaborate with nursing and allied health staff to ensure quality care.
• Participate in departmental meetings and quality initiatives.

Education

Associate Degree

Job description

If you care about the opportunity to grow, to make a difference, to build a future and a life, then we just might have the career for you. Care to talk?

Bayhealth Medical Center is Central and Southern Delaware’s healthcare leader with hospitals in Dover and Milford, as well as stand‑alone Emergency Department in Smyrna and a hybrid Emergency Department and Urgent Care in Milton. We offer various practice settings throughout Kent and Sussex Counties. Bayhealth Medical Center Kent Campus is 90 minutes from Philadelphia, Washington, DC and Baltimore. Our Sussex Campus is 30 minutes to the Delaware beaches and relaxation in the sand!

Bayhealth Medical Center offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package (for eligible positions) including:

• Generous Paid Time Off and Paid Holidays
• Matching 401(k)/403(b) Plans
• Excellent Health, Dental, and Vision
• Disability and Life Insurance options
• On Site Child Care
• Educational Reimbursement
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flex Spending Accounts
• Plus, an array of Voluntary Benefits to include Critical Care Coverage and more!

Location: Kent Campus Hospital

Status: Full Time 80 Hours

Shift: Days

Salary Range: 26.99 - 40.49 HOURLY

General Summary

The Physical Therapist Assistant is a Delaware licensed professional who is responsible and accountable for performing physical therapy services for inpatients and outpatients under the overall supervision of a Physical Therapist. These services include planning, implementing, delivering and assessing the effectiveness of the treatment rendered. Regular direct/ongoing communication with the assigned or Supervisor PT regarding patients on caseload is expected. The Physical Therapist Assistant must be able to provide services across the lifespan and work in both outpatient and inpatient settings as appropriate to the employee’s skill set and department requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provision of Care/Services a. Follows the plan of care as documented by the Physical Therapist b. Provides comprehensive treatment to patients across the lifespan as appropriate c. Notifies the primary therapist when modifications to the plan of care are needed based on progression/regression of the patient or change in medical status d. Incorporates a variety of treatment techniques based upon the needs of the patient e. Appropriately prioritizes daily activities with consideration of individual and departmental needs f. Focuses on achieving the greatest well‑being and the highest potential for the patient/client g. Collaborates with nursing and allied health staff to assure optimal patient care h. Demonstrates competence on departmental skills checklists
• Documentation/Data Management a. Documentation is timely, accurate, and completed by end of work shift daily, manual and electronic b. Documentation reflects performance of procedures and treatments in the plan of care and physician prescription c. Assures documentation in the patient record is sufficient for other staff to be able to carry out an appropriate treatment d. Compliance with legal, departmental, organizational, accrediting agency policies including protocols and multidisciplinary tools e. Bills patients appropriately. Billing is turned in on the same day as treatment rendered f. Accurate and timely data collection per department requirements
• Communication/Interpersonal a. Maintains ongoing and effective collaboration between front office and other therapy staff b. Facilitates internal and external communication by participating in collaborative relationships with other health practitioners and the public at large c. Provides Supervisor/Manager with ongoing feedback of patient and/or departmental concerns
• Fiscal Responsibilities a. Behaviors demonstrate a positive commitment to departmental fiscal accountabilities and goals b. Complies with established departmental productivity standards
• Department Participation a. Takes responsibility for content presented at all staff meetings and applies information to daily activities as directed b. Regularly attends, actively participates and contributes to departmental in‑services/meetings c. Participates in appropriate educational programs offered by the organization d. May attend continuing education courses that benefit the organizational objectives as directed e. May serve on departmental/organizational committee as approved by Manager
• Student and Volunteer Oversight a. Appropriately utilizes, communicates with and monitors the activities of Physical Therapist Assistant students and volunteers as directed by the leadership team and within the licensure regulations in the State of Delaware b. Completes, in a timely fashion, all necessary paperwork
• Performance Improvement a. Accurately identifies, understands, and participates in Performance Improvement activities within the department, as directed by Supervisor/Manager b. Demonstrates knowledge and understanding of current organizational Performance Improvement initiatives c. Communicates with the Supervisor/Manager to utilize current Performance Improvement data to improve clinical outcomes and efforts to achieve “best practice” standards of care
• All other duties as assigned within the scope and range of job responsibilities.

Required Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education: Associate Degree
• Physical Ther Assist
• Credential(s): Physical Therapy Assistant Basic Life Support
• Experience: Preferred: One to two years’ experience Both inpatient and outpatient experience preferred

Preferred Education, Credential(s) and Experience

• Education:
• Credential(s):
• Experience: