Physical Therapy Assistant FT

Banner Health Corporate; Torrington (WY); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sign-on bonus

Job summary

Banner Health in Torrington, WY is seeking a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant for outpatient rehab. You will administer therapy under a PT, document progress, and participate in discharge planning and patient education in a rural hospital setting.

The role requires an APTA-accredited PTA program completion, a current PTA license, and BLS certification. Work week is 3 twelve-hour days, with Sundays rotated every six weeks, in a supportive team environment.

Qualifications

• Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice.
• BLS (Basic Life Support) certification required.

Responsibilities

• Administers physical therapy treatment under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
• Documents care and response to therapy, updating plan of care as needed.
• Communicates with physicians, nurses, patient, and family to coordinate care.
• Participates in discharge planning and education of patient and family.

Skills

BLS certification

Team collaboration

Education

APTA-accredited PTA program

Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Job description

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming Department Name: Physical Thrpy-Hosp Work Shift: Day Job Category: Clinical Care **** $2,500.00 Sign-On Available **** We’re proud that Banner Health has earned Great Place To Work® Certification™ for the third consecutive year. We’re committed to a workplace culture where team members trust the people they work for, take genuine pride in their work, and enjoy collaborating with colleagues. Discover career opportunities and join our dedicated team of professionals. Opened in 1977, Torrington Community Hospital is a critical access hospital that provides excellent medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities. We have a strong Therapies team with a lot of longevity along with cohesion to promote a great work/life balance. Evaluations and treatments are provided on a 1:1 basis, with an average of 8 patients per day with 25 beds. This allows for documentation to be completed during the workday. Our Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant. As a Physical Therapist Assistant you will be supporting a quick pace tight knit team working with our patients on our outpatient and rehab population in a rural setting.

This is a Full-Time Position, working 3 12's Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm. This position comes with rotating Sundays working 1 every 6 weeks. Your pay and benefits are important components of your journey at Banner Health. This opportunity includes the option to participate in a variety of health, financial, and security benefits. Community Hospital in Torrington, Wyo. is a 25-bed critical access hospital.

We take pride in providing thoughtful medical care to residents in southeast Wyoming and bordering Nebraska communities, and we live our commitment to these communities in many ways. In fact, with the recent completion of an extensive expansion and remodel initiative, we are at an exciting and pivotal point in our development. We offer an innovative environment that includes digital mammography, a state-of-the-art emergency department, electronic medical records and a computerized OB system designed to reduce the chances of complications during labor and delivery. In addition, our location in close proximity to the Black Hills, Rocky Mountains and Denver offers a wide variety of lifestyle advantages, including small town charm and limitless recreational activities.

POSITION SUMMARY

This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. This position demonstrates the clinical competence and knowledge necessary to provide treatment appropriate to the age of the patients served.

CORE FUNCTIONS

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist. Implements individualized treatment plan with consideration to the patient's physical, social, spiritual, cultural, educational and age specific needs. Provides skilled treatment in a safe manner. Monitors ongoing effectiveness of treatment and collaborates with Physical Therapist in modifying the plan of care when indicated. Identifies and prioritizes key limiting factors. Participates in discharge planning. Involves patient and family/caregiver in the treatment and decision making process. Provides ongoing education to physician, nurse, patient, family/caregiver, and interdisciplinary team.
• Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice. Documents communication with supervising Physical Therapist. Communicates any significant change in the patient’s physical function, behavior, and/or tolerance to treatment to the supervising Physical Therapist. Makes recommendations to Physical Therapist on additions to or modifications of referring orders. Provides input to the Physical Therapist to modify/update treatment goals so they are functional, measurable, patient related and reflect key limiting factors. Refers patient when treatment requires skills of Physical Therapist.
• Documents according to standards set by the department and regulatory agencies. Completes documentation within the established time frames of the department. Documents innovative and individualized treatment techniques/plan. Documentation reflects comprehensive assessment of patient’s progress or lack of progress. Treatment goals are reassessed according to department policies.
• Communicates pertinent patient information to ensure the best possible follow through of care. Communicates treatment results, and patient progress to physicians, nurses, patient, family/caregiver and the interdisciplinary team. Communicates in a clear and timely manner. Defends treatment rationale with standard practices and/or current literature.
• Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, scheduling, and staffing shifts. Takes initiative to assist in other patient care areas and accepts responsibility for all patient care needs.
• Demonstrates appropriate supervision and delegation of personnel to achieve safe delivery of quality cost effective patient care. Supervision and delegation of the Therapy Technician and PTA student complies with department policies and regulatory agencies. Participates in the training and orientation of new personnel. Assures competency of personnel, prior to delegation of task.
• Department operational activities. Attends required department staff meetings and/or follows up to obtain pertinent information. Participates in department/facility process improvement. Meets productivity standards set by the department.
• This position has responsibility for interacting with all levels of staff in a variety of departments, physicians, patients, families, and external contacts such as employees of other health care institutions, community providers and agencies concerning the health care of the patient. Also interacts with the physician offices in order to report, requires or clarify information.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent.
• Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required.
• BLS certification required.
• Relates throughout the interview process their clinical competency, experience, training and education they have received that is required to perform the job.
• Patient care equipment, and therapeutic modalities.
• Copier, multi-line/multi-feature telephone, fax machine, computer, pager, and miscellaneous office equipment.
• Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain the card for the duration of their employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• For Banner Registry and Travel positions a minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Asst is preferred.
• Additional related education and/or experience preferred.

EEO Statement

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