Physical Therapy Assistant FT

Banner Health Corporate; United States; Presencial; USD 60.000 - 80.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

Banner Health's Torrington Community Hospital is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to support outpatient and rehab services in a rural setting. You will work under a Physical Therapist, delivering care during a fast-paced, close-knit team in a 25-bed critical access facility.

The role is full-time, with 3 twelve-hour shifts Monday through Friday 8:00am–4:00pm and a rotating Sunday every six weeks. A comprehensive benefits package accompanies the position.

Responsabilidades

• Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist.
• Documents communications and progress with supervising Physical Therapist and care team.
• Contributes to discharge planning and engages patients and families in care decisions.
• Maintains timely documentation and adapts treatment goals to patient progress.

Descripción del empleo

Primary City/State: Torrington, Wyoming

Department Name: Physical Thrpy-Hosp

Work Shift: Day

Job Category: Clinical Care

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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

1. 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.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.
5. Exhibits adaptability in assignments as it relates to caseload, sc