Physical Therapy Assistant

Tucson Medical Center; Tucson, Northern (AZ, KY); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 83,000; Part time

Job summary

Tucson Medical Center in Tucson, AZ seeks a Physical Therapy Assistant to provide per diem services under the supervision of a licensed PT. You will deliver prescribed therapy, home instructions, and assist in helping patients regain function and mobility.

Responsibilities include assisting with testing, documenting care in the EMR, and training patients and families. The role requires an associate degree, PT assistant certification, and BLS; per diem schedule may vary with coverage needs.

Qualifications

• Education: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college or technical school required.
• Experience: Acute Therapy: None required. One to two years of experience preferred; exceptional new graduates considered.
• Licensure/Certification: Certification as a PT Assistant required. BLS Certification required.
• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Knowledge of PT programs, ability to demonstrate or lead therapy, and follow directions with reporting of issues.

Responsibilities

• Deliver prescribed physical therapy treatments under supervision of a licensed physical therapist.
• Administer therapy programs and monitor patient progress.
• Assist therapist during testing, evaluations and complex procedures.
• Document patient care efficiently in the electronic medical record.
• Provide patient and family education for continued therapy at home.
• Coordinate with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Skills

Patient care

Therapy techniques

Documentation

Team collaboration

Education

Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Job Category: Therapies

Schedule: Per Diem

Shift: 1 - Day Shift

SUMMARY:

Under direct supervision of physical therapist, delivers prescribed physical therapy treatments, services and home instruction to patients to restore function, prevent disability following disease, injury or loss of a body part, and help patients reach maximum functional performance levels. Utilizes physical exercise, massage, heat, and prosthetic and orthopedic devices. Records and reports on patient progress.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Administers physical therapy care, or portions of programs, as directed by a licensed physical therapist.

Recognizes and recommends changes for improvement in program content.

Assists therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.

Monitors patient condition levels; reports changes to appropriate individuals.

Documents patient care efficiently, timely and effectively in the electronic medical record.

Provides instruction in therapeutic procedures to be continued by patient and/or family/caregiver.

Conducts or participates in training medical and other personnel in therapy techniques and objectives.

Attends patient care staffing, conferences and other related meetings; coordinates with other service areas to ensure proper patient care.

Demonstrates sensitivity to patient comfort and privacy.

Adheres to TMCH organizational and department-specific safety, confidentiality, values, policies and standards.

Performs related duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION: Associate's degree or equivalent from a two-year college, or technical school required.

EXPERIENCE: Acute Therapy: None required. One (1) - two (2) years of experience preferred. Will consider exceptional new graduate candidates.

LICENSURE OR CERTIFICATION: Certification as a PT Assistant required. Basic Life Support (BLS) Certification required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of the types of physical therapy programs used to assist in the restoration of function in a patient, or prevent a disability.
• Skill in the ability to demonstrate, or lead a patient in the performance of a therapy regimen.

• Skill in following directions and reporting back any issues, or concerns the patient may be encountering.