Physical Therapist Assistant- York Hospital- Day

WellSpan Health • York, PA • 1h ago

Full time (80 hours biweekly)

Monday - Friday Day

Weekend and holiday rotation

General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

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.

Common Expectations:

Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.

Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.

Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.

Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.

Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.

Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and

Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Benefits Offered:

Comprehensive health benefits

Flexible spending and health savings accounts

Retirement savings plan

Paid time off (PTO)

Short-term disability

Education assistance

Financial education and support, including DailyPay

Wellness and Wellbeing programs

Caregiver support via Wellthy

Childcare referral service via Wellthy

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Quality of Life

Founded in 1741, the city of York is considered by many as the first capital of the United States. The Articles of Confederation were signed by the Second Continental Congress here in 1777. Its beautifully restored historic district is an architectural treasure. While York retains its farming and manufacturing heritage, at its heart York is a thriving cultural community that has attracted creative talent and innovative entrepreneurial investors from across the nation.

Life in York County offers affordable housing, options for higher education, a thriving arts and cultural community, historical attractions, parks and recreational resources, semi-professional baseball team, fine dining and more - within an easy drive of major East Coast cities.

York County residents can find local employment in healthcare, manufacturing, technology, agricultural and service sectors. (Patient population: 445,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.

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