Physical Therapy Assistant, Inpatient, Per Diem
Per Diem, Days - Committed - 2 weekend days/month, 8am-4:30pm; weekdays as needed during hours of 8:30am-6pm.
Sellersville, PA 18960
Responsibilities
Under overall direction of a licensed Physical Therapist, the Physical Therapy Assistant examines and evaluates patients and administers physical therapy interventions in collaboration with the referring physician. The Physical Therapy Assistant demonstrates competency in skills necessary to care for and manage primarily adult and geriatric-age patients in an acute care, outpatient or acute inpatient rehabilitation unit setting. The Physical Therapist Assistant treats patients through exercise, massage, gait and balance training, and other therapeutic interventions.
Essential Functions:
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Administers physical therapy interventions competently (see Competency) specific to the treatment setting according to recognized standards of appropriate care for the primarily adult and geriatric patients and observing all indications and contraindications of treatment.
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Demonstrates the ability to assist the Physical Therapists in the examination and evaluation of new patients and in appropriate follow-through of the treatment plan on a continual, supervised basis to provide quality patient care to adolescent, adult and geriatric patients.
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Demonstrates knowledge and use of the patient pain assessment and management system by monitoring his/her patients' pain level and implementing appropriate pain interventions.
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Demonstrates awareness of treatment precautions and the need to closely monitor patient tolerance of treatments by ongoing patient observation to ensure safety and desirable provision of care.
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Assists the Physical Therapist in addressing the discharge planning needs and service early in the treatment program.
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Demonstrates a high awareness of Infection Control and Universal Precaution principles in treatment application to protect the patient and self from infection.
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Shows initiative in his/her work and willingness to identify personal clinical education needs and methods to enhance professional growth to improve patient care and treatment outcome. Patient education is interdisciplinary whenever appropriate.
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Identifies and incorporates appropriate educational/teaching needs of the patient/caregiver into his/her treatment process to facilitate the learning components of the patient care plan.
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Demonstrates the ability to work efficiently and provide quality care to a volume of an average of 10-12 patients/day according to patient diagnosis and treatment plan intensity. Inpatient Rehab Unit staff: 4-5 patients/day.
Schedule: Per diem, as needed, day shift during the week and on weekends. Two weekend days per month, 8:00am to 4:30pm; weekdays as needed during the hours of 8:30am to 6:00pm.
Qualifications
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
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Associate's degree from an accredited institution in physical therapy education (CAPTE) of the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA) required.
LICENSES AND CERTIFICATIONS:
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Physical Therapist Assistant, licensed upon hire, required.
BENEFITS:
We offer a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits to part-time and full-time employees, including:
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Medical, dental and vision insurance available the first of the month after start date
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Wellness and gym discounts and free cardiac rehab gym
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403b
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On-site discounted child care center
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Paid time off
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Sick time for full-time employees
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Tuition assistance
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Free life insurance for full-time employees
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Long-term disability for full-time employees
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Short-term disability
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Employee referral bonus
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Identity theft insurance
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Pet insurance
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Flexible spending accounts
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Employee discount program
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Employee assistance program
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Free parking
Grand View Health is an equal opportunity employer.
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