PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - OUTPATIENT REHAB SERVICES

Main Campus: 424 Savannah Road; Delaware; On-site; USD 33,916 - 52,569; Full time

Job summary

A regional healthcare provider in Delaware is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to support patient care under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Duties include administering treatments, training patients in exercises, and maintaining documentation. Requirements include an Associates Degree and experience as a PTA preferred. The position offers competitive hourly compensation starting at USD $24.62.

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Excels in professional growth and development.
• Provide community education in conjunction with hospital education programs.
• Identify problems and develop treatment plans.
• Achieve continuity of care through effective documentation and communication.

Skills

Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal

Customer service skills

Skills with electronic health records

Crisis management

Education

Associates Degree

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Word

Visio

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

• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Can keep confidential information regarding patients, team members
• Can withstand crisis situations
• Has skills to provide customer service to patients, team members and visitors
• Knowledge and experience with electronic health records
• Experience with Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Visio, etc.

Credentials

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

Education

• Associates Degree

Compensation

• Entry: USD $24.62/Hr.
• Max: USD $38.16/Hr.