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Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) | 40 hours per week | Rehab Services

Great River Health • West Burlington, IA • 1d ago

West Burlington, Iowa

Full time

R-09428

Minimum Hiring Wage:

From $22.86 per hour

Job Details:

$5,000 Sign on Bonus for Eligible Candidates!

Scheduled Hours: 8:30am - 5:00pm, rotating weekends and holidays

Job Description:

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. In accordance with State laws, assist physical therapists in carrying out routine functions, direct activity programs, and document the progress of treatments. Assist in the education of patients, families and caregivers on prevention of further injury or impairment.What you will do

Provides treatment as directed by a staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.

Observes and assesses treatment effect and discusses observations and changes to the treatment plan with the staff physical therapist. Documents effectively and efficiently in electronic medical record.

Performs components of an appropriate assessment, daily treatment as well as tracking progress on patients as related to the therapy requested and provides findings to the staff physical therapist and documents findings appropriately in medical record.

Assists in formulating a teaching plan based on identifying learning needs and assesses effectiveness of learning. Family will be included in teaching as appropriate. Staff physical therapist is informed about learning difficulties so alternative teaching method can be implemented. Participates in student clinical education for physical therapist assistants.

Demonstrates knowledge of physical therapy modalities, rehab equipment, and medical-surgical equipment for safe and effective treatments.

Treats patients and their families with respect and dignity. Identifies and addresses psychosocial, cultural, ethnic and religious/spiritual needs of patients and family. Involves the patients and family in formation of treatment plan.

Communicates appropriately and professionally with patients, providers, staff and administrative team.

Develops and participates in health promotion programs, group activities, or discussions to promote patient health, facilitate social adjustment, alleviate stress, and prevent physical or mental disability.

Coordinates and assists with directing patient care, with the rest of the health care team, to ensure patient needs are met and hospital policy is followed.

Demonstrates a commitment to safety and quality through maintenance of a safe environment and providing assistance to patients and visitors. Performs within the prescribed limits of the health system's Ethics and Compliance program. Responsible to detect, observe, and report compliance variances to immediate supervisor or compliance officer.

Perform cleaning, chart audits, screenings and other duties as assigned by manager.

Qualifications:

Associate's Degree (AA) or equivalent Required

New graduates are encouraged to apply Required

1-3 years Preferred

Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required

Basic Life Support Healthcare Provider - American Heart Association Upon Hire Required

Dependent Adult Abuse Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required

Child Abuse Iowa Mandatory Reporter - Iowa Department of Human Services within 90 Days Required

Benefits:

We are excited to offer an aggressive compensation and benefits package for qualifying positions, which includes:

Competitive base pay

Matching retirement programs

Health, Dental and Vision plans

Health Savings and Flexible Spending Accounts

Employee discounts including car rental, cell-phone plans

Employer-paid, Long-Term Disability, Life, and AD&D

Paid time off (PTO)

Education Assistance Program

Employee Assistance Program

Employee Referral Bonus Program

Discounted cafeteria meals

Paid Parental Leave

Employee Service Recognition program

Voluntary plans including: Life, AD&D, Short-Term Disability, Critical Illness, Accident, Insurance, and Hospital Indemnity

Great River Health and its affiliates are Equal Opportunity employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

If you would enjoy working in a dynamic environment and you are looking for an opportunity to become part of a stellar team of professionals, we invite you to apply online today. We are an equal-opportunity employer.

Contact a member of our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@greatriverhealth.org

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