Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - Acute Care (PRN Days) - Augusta, GA

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc.; Richmond (VA); In loco; USD 39.000 - 55.000; Part-time

Descrizione del lavoro

Wellstar Health Systems, Inc. in Richmond, VA seeks a flexible PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to provide weekday coverage with weekend opportunities.

Up to 20 hours per week, ideal for someone seeking steady hours and exposure to varied patient populations. As part of the rehab team, you will implement treatment plans under the Physical Therapist, educate patients and families, document sessions, and coordinate discharge instructions while maintaining high standards of safety and

Competenze

• Must hold PTA license upon hire or be in good standing with licensure.
• Ability to work with diverse patient populations.
• Strong communication and collaboration with the care team.

Mansioni

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress toward goals.
• Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols.
• Provides discharge instructions and follow-up resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff and physicians on rehab services.

Conoscenze

Communication

Teamwork

Infection control

Patient education

Formazione

Associate degree in Physical Therapy

High School Diploma

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Shift

Seeking a flexible PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) who can provide consistent weekday coverage, with the opportunity for weekend shifts for the right candidate. This role offers up to 20 hours per week and is ideal for someone looking for a steady PRN schedule with flexibility and experience different patient populations.

A Brief Overview

The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injury. Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused, and customer-oriented manner. Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required with this role.

What you will do

Provision of Care

• Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.
• Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
• Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family.
• Provides ongoing patient/family education and training.
• Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate.
• Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Documentation

Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols. Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines.

General Requirements

• Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.
• Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.
• Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.
• Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.
• Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.
• Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.
• Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.
• Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.
• Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.
• Observes infection prevention precautions.

Customer Service

• Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.
• Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
• Consistently applies AIDET principles in all interactions with patients.
• Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and patients.
• Treats patients and fellow team members with respect.
• Fosters teamwork with trust, support and collaboration.
• Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery principles and implements appropriately.

Professional Development

• Participates in professional development and mandatory education activities.
• Completes core and annual competencies according to established departmental timelines.
• Completes all educational requirements required by discipline to maintain licensure.
• Participates in orientation and training of new employees.
• Comples all mandatory hospital and/or system mandatory requirements.

Qualifications

Our people are passionate about what they do, the product they sell, and the customers they serve. If you're looking for an opportunity to be an opportunity to be a part of a work family that values collaboration, innovation and dedication, we're the right company for you.

Required Minimum Education

• High School Diploma
• Associates Physical Therapy

Required Minimum License(s) and Certification(s)

• All certifications are required upon hire unless otherwise stated.
• PTA - Physical Therapist Asst
• BLS - Basic Life Support

Additional License(s) and Certification(s)

Additional License(s) and Certification(s):