Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Co. (HOPCo); Surprise (AZ); Vor Ort; USD 42.000 - 62.000; Teilzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

401k plan after 6 months

Employee Assistance Program 24/7

Employee Appreciation Days

Employee Wellness Events

Zusammenfassung

The CORE Institute is seeking a PRN Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Surprise location in Arizona. The role supports outpatient musculoskeletal care, collaborating with physicians and the treatment team to deliver high-quality patient care.

Qualified candidates hold an Arizona PTA certification and an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting, with at least one year of outpatient PT experience.

Qualifikationen

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program
• Must be certified in the state of Arizona
• Minimum of one year experience in an outpatient PT clinic or equivalent

Aufgaben

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff and other departments.
• Executes plan of care in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions to resolve problems and maintain high patient standards.
• Documents care and patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Actively participates as a primary member of the treatment team for each patient.
• Complies with policies, OSHA and infection control regulations.
• Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• Demonstrates current competencies for the job position.

Kenntnisse

Problem-solving

Coaching

Communication

Fall-risk awareness

Ausbildung

Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting

Jobbeschreibung

The CORE Institute team is dedicated to making the lives of others better by practicing exceptional patient care. If you would like to be part of a dedicated, dynamic healthcare team in a challenging, rewarding environment, The CORE Institute is the right place for you to grow your career.

The CORE Institute delivers integrated, comprehensive musculoskeletal and neurological care. The CORE Institute is built upon a foundation of pioneering research, academics, community service, and a passion for excellence in patient care. The organization continues to be a leader in payor-reform initiatives, and it is at the forefront of systems-based quality programs which drive value and improve the quality of patient care.

As The CORE Institute continues to grow, we are looking for a Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN in our Surprise PT Location. Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position.

At The CORE Institute, we are dedicated to taking care of you so you can take care of business! Our robust benefits package includes the following:

• 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
• Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
• Employee Appreciation Days
• Employee Wellness Events

Essential Functions

• Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff and other departments.
• Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
• Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high
• patient standards.
• Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
• Fully integrated as primary member of treatment team for each individual case in caseload.
• Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
• Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
• Maintains patient confidentiality.
• The job holder must demonstrate current competencies for job position.

EDUCATION

• Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the state of Arizona.

Experience

• Minimum of one-year experience in an out-patient Physical Therapy clinic or equivalent experience.

Requirements

• Current state PTA certification

KNOWLEDGE

• Knowledge of physical therapy principles, standards and practices.
• Knowledge of how to use the physical therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of company policies, OSHA and infection control regulations.

Skills

• Consistently using effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Skill in coaching successfully and communicating with a wide variety of learning styles.
• Critical communication skills.
• Skill in recognition of fall risk patients/high risk or non-compliance patients.

Abilities

• Ability to communicate clearly and engage fully with providers, each patient and any appropriate family members/support structures
• Ability to interpret appropriately physical therapy plan of care, participate in development of progressions within plan of care, and execution of plan of care for every patient.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to use effective problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Ability to integrate and communicate fully in a team atmosphere to best support patients/clients and colleagues/co-workers.
• Ability to work with and engage fully with patients of all ages, backgrounds, and ethnicities.
• Ability to engage fully with all patients, colleagues, and co-workers.
• Ability to work with and support patients with a wide range of physical abilities.
• Ability to use the computer system to document patient medical records.

ENVIRONMENTAL WORKING CONDITIONS

• Normal office environment.
• Some travel within community.

PHYSICAL/MENTAL DEMANDS

• Requires sitting and standing associated with a normal office environment.
• Requires occasional support all size patients in transfers.
• Ability to lift 50 lbs. Demands of kneeling, squatting, overhead lifting.

Organizational Requirements

• HOPCo Mission, Vision and Values must be read and signed.

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