PTA: Entry-Level Rehab Therapist Assistant (PRN)

WellSpan Health; Lebanon (Lebanon County); On-site; USD 54,000 - 66,000; Part time

Job summary

WellSpan Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for PRN and varied shifts in a hospital setting. You will implement exercise programs and assist the Physical Therapist in evaluations and procedures, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Minimum education is an Associate degree with licensure and BLS certification required, and experience is not strictly required. This on-site role includes weekend rotation and requires adherence to safety and regulatory

Qualifications

• Associates Degree required.
• Less than 1 year of relevant experience required.
• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant upon hire required.
• Basic Life Support upon hire required.

Responsibilities

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.

Education

Associates Degree

Job description

WellSpan Health is seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant for PRN and varied shifts in a hospital setting. You will implement exercise programs and assist the Physical Therapist in evaluations and procedures, collaborating with an interdisciplinary team to achieve patient goals.

Minimum education is an Associate degree with licensure and BLS certification required, and experience is not strictly required. This on-site role includes weekend rotation and requires adherence to safety and regulatory