Physical Therapy Assistant, Full Time

Unity Health; Searcy (AR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Unity Health in Arkansas seeks a licensed Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a physical therapist. The role includes assisting with transfers, positioning, and other treatment activities within the Rehabilitative Services Department.

The incumbent will supervise therapy aides, coordinate equipment and scheduling, and contribute to continuous quality improvement while maintaining professional standards with minimal supervision.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in physical therapy with supervised clinical internship.
• Must hold current Arkansas license to practice PTA.
• 1–3 months of on-the-job training to learn department procedures.
• Must perform duties of a registered physical therapist assistant.
• Safety sensitive position.

Responsibilities

• Maintain standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations and policies.
• Confers with the physical therapist and medical staff on patient care.
• Supervises therapy aides.
• Assist with securing and maintaining equipment needed for procedures, charging, and scheduling.
• Active participation in continuous quality improvement studies.

Skills

Patient lifting & transfers

Education

Associate’s degree in physical therapy

Arkansas PTA license

Job description

• Education: Minimum Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship to prepare for professional licensing. Must complete examination with scores required to obtain licensure. Must have a current license to practice physical therapy assisting in the State of Arkansas.
• Training and Experience: One to three months on-the job training to learn department procedures.
• Job Knowledge: Must be able to perform job duties of a registered physical therapist assistant and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services Department. Must be able to function in a professional manner with minimal direct supervision.
• Safety Sensitive: YES

In the interest of protecting the health and safety of all patients, associates, and guests, Unity Health has classified some positions as “safety sensitive.” A “safety sensitive” position is any job position in which impaired performance could result in harm to the health and/or safety of self or others. Any associate that is actively engaged in the use of medical marijuana, even if in possession of a valid medical marijuana card, will be excluded from employment in a “safety sensitive” position

Description

Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for physical therapy. Confers with the physical therapist and medical staff regarding policies and procedures pertaining to the care of their patients in this area. Supervises therapy aides. Must exhibit good rapport with other departments and nursing staff to enhance the quality of patient care. Active in continuous quality improvement studies. Assists with securing and maintaining equipment needed for procedures, charging, and scheduling.

Physical Effort: Required to lift and carry equipment, supplies and materials. Assists patients in positioning and transfers as needed for specific treatment programs. Talking and hearing to convey instructions and information to patients and staff members. Visual acuity to perceive reactions to treatment and to read instructions.