PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - OUTPATIENT REHAB SERVICES

Beebe Healthcare; Camelot Mobile Home Park (DE); On-site; USD 34,000 - 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Beebe Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to work under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, supporting treatment plans and patient care at Beebe Medical Center. Responsibilities include administering modalities, training patients in transfers and gait, and supervising aides and students.

The ideal candidate has an Associates degree and BLS certification, with new graduates considered and two years PTA experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Physical Therapy or related field.
• New graduates may be considered; two years PTA experience preferred.
• BLS certification required.

Responsibilities

• Assist the physical therapist under supervision to implement treatment plans.
• Administer modalities and therapeutic exercises.
• Train patients in transfers and gait training and supervise aides, volunteers, and students as needed.
• Maintain accurate documentation for billing and patient care.

Skills

Clear Communication Skills

Confidentiality

Crisis management

Customer service

EHR experience

Office software

Education

Associate's Degree

Job description

Why Beebe?

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview

Under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care, administers modalities, trains patients in therapeutic exercise, transfers, and gait training. Performs duties in support of the Beebe Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an efficient manner. This position may be asked to supervise Physical Therapy Aides, volunteers, and students.

Responsibilities

Excels in professional growth and development. Willingness to work in multiple venues and adjust work schedule to meet department mission. Provides community education in conjunction with hospital education programs. Ability to correctly identify problems and develop a treatment plan at conclusion of the initial evaluation. Emphasizes and achieves continuity of care through effective documentation and verbal communication. Adequate computer skills to achieve accurate billing and documentation. Professional demeanor and appearance. Ability to effectively and safely transfer patients with significant physical and/or mental impairment. Ability to respond to Specific Task Requests. Demonstrates Clinical Competence

Qualifications

Will consider a new graduate. Two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.

Competencies Skills

Essential:

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.

Credentials

Essential:

• PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification

Education

Essential:

• Associates Degree

Entry

USD $24.62/Hr.

Max

USD $38.16/Hr.