Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus

The CORE Institute; Gilbert (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 55.000 - 75.000; Vollzeit

Zusammenfassung

The CORE Institute in Gilbert, AZ is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our outpatient team. The role supports plan of care, collaborates with PTs, and contributes to high-quality patient outcomes.

Candidates must hold an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting, be certified in the state, and have at least one year of outpatient PT experience. Will provide guidance and training to PTA staff.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of one year experience in an outpatient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent.
• Current state PTA certification required.
• Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program.

Aufgaben

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries to resolve problems and maintain high quality care.
• Documents care and patient information for the medical record per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Coaching

Communication

Fall risk recognition

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Jobbeschreibung

Physical Therapy Assistant - 8k Sign-On and Retention Bonus!

Job Category: PT

• Full-Time

Locations

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Description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Establishes andmaintainseffective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries asrequiredto resolve problems andmaintainhigh
• Documentscare and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
• Complies withdepartment policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
• Assistswith training Physical Therapy Technicians.

EDUCATION

• Requires anAssociate’s Degree in PhysicalTherapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the state of which physical therapist (PTA) practices.

EXPERIENCE

• Minimum of one year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

REQUIREMENTS

• Current state PTA certification

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards, and practices.
• Knowledge of how to usethe physicaltherapy equipment.
• Knowledge of company policies, OSHA, and infection control regulations.

SKILLS

• Consistently using effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skill in coaching successfully and communicating with a wide variety of learning styles.
• Critical communication skills.
• Skill in recognition of fall risk patients/high riskor non-compliance patients.

ABILITIES

• Ability to communicate clearly and engage fully with providers, each patient, and anyappropriate family members/support structures
• Ability to interpretappropriatelyphysical therapy plan of care,participatein the development of progressions within the plan of care, and execution of the plan of care for every patient.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to integrate and communicate fully in a team atmosphere to best support patients/clients and colleagues/co-workers.
• Ability to work with and engage fully with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities.
• Ability to engage fully with all patients, colleagues, and co-workers.
• Ability to work with and support patients with a wide range of physical abilities.
• Ability to use the computer system to document patient medical records.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within the community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Requires occasionalsupportall size patients in transfers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.

ORGANIZATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

• HOPCoMission, Vision, and Values must be read and signed.

This description is intended to provide only basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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