Physical Therapy Assistant - PT, Days

Mercy Co; Dexter (MO); Sur place; USD 40 000 - 65 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

Mercy Hospital Stoddard in Dexter, MO, is seeking a Part-Time Physical Therapist Assistant (24 hours/week) to support the Physical Therapist in delivering therapy and documenting progress. The role includes coordinating workload, guiding the PTA aide, and ensuring patient safety and dignity in care.

Required is an Associate's degree with active licensure or temporary permit in the state of practice and a Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Current license or temporary permit in the state of practice.
• Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.
• Entry-level experience acceptable.

Responsabilités

• Assist the Physical Therapist in providing physical therapy as delegated.
• Document patient progress notes and adjust procedures within plan.
• Provide technical direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinate workload.
• Treat patients with respect and address age-specific needs as required.
• Report patient safety issues and support department pain management policy.

Formation

Associate's degree

Description du poste

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The Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the provision of physical therapy. The incumbent shall perform physical therapy procedures and related tasks that have been selected and delegated by the supervising Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant may modify a specific treatment procedure in accordance with changes in patient status within the scope of the Physical Therapist's established treatment plan. The incumbent documents patient progress notes. The incumbent shall safety and effectively provide physical therapy procedures as directed by their supervising Physical Therapist. The incumbent shall address appropriately the age-specific needs for all patients. The incumbent will treat patients and families with respect and dignity. Patients pain will be assessed and treated according to the departments pain management policy. It is the philosophy of Mercy Hospital to optimize patients' comfort while they are in the hospital. The incumbent will identify and report any patient safety issue when identified. The Physical Therapist Assistant shall provide technical assistance and direction to the Physical Therapy aide and coordinates the workload in the department as directed.

Position Details:

Location

Mercy Hospital Stoddard

1200 North 1 Mile Rd

Dexter, MO 63841

Hours/Schedule

Part-TIme (24-hrs per week), Days

Education: Associate's degree.

Licensure: Currently licensed in the state of practice or holding a state-authorized temporary permit/license, where applicable.

Experience: Physical Therapist Assistant may be entry-level.

Certifications: Health Care Provider Basic Life Support Certification.

Other:

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