Physical Therapist Assistant
Rehabilitation , LLC - boone, IA
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Join the BCH Rehabilitation Services team today! Our mission is toimprove and enhance the health and well-being of those we serve. Weoffer a team approach to healthcare and a competitive benefits package. Status: Full-Time - 40 hours per week Shift: Day Shift Shift Time Schedule: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. Days: Monday through Friday and 1 out of 8 Saturday mornings. We offer competitive pay and agreat benefits package that includes: Medical Insurance Dental Insurance Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA) Health Savings Accounts (HSA) Life insurance Aflac Short-term and long-term disability coverage Wellness program and reimbursement Free access to Boone County Hospital's onsitefitness room Generous PTO Accrual Plan Sick Pay Iowa Public Employees Retirement System (IPERS) Employee Assistance Program (EAP) Onsite Cafeteria Salary Scale: $25.05-30.95 Based on experience. POSITION SUMMARY: Performs selected patient treatments under the general supervision of the Staff Physical Therapist, Clinical Coordinator. Prepares patient and equipment for treatment; helps perform housekeeping duties of the department/facility; performs other diverse duties as requested or required. MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE,SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED: Qualifications Graduate of an approved school of Physical Therapy Assistant Must have, or be eligible for the State Licensure or Registration. Registration must be obtained within one (1) year, or per state law Work experience Experience preferred but not required Education/Certifications/Licenses Physical Therapy Assistant license in Iowa Must maintain state of Iowa continuing education requirements Must have verification card of current instruction in CPR Valid Iowa Drivers License Performance Requirements Responsibility for interpreting and carrying outthe prescription of the physician; good public relations; protection ofconfidential data; economic use of time, equipment, and supplies; safety andwelfare of patients and employees and treat direct access patients Must know the principles and practices of RehabServices; be familiar with the Code of Ethics of each discipline;department/facility policies, procedures, and regulations; layout of thedepartment/facility; be aware of inter and intra departmental communications;supervision and management techniques Must be able to apply the theory of PhysicalTherapy, have the ability and competency to operate the equipment of his or herposition; perform technical procedures, speak intelligently and in a professionalmanner before others; supervision and management skills Must be able to instill confidence in patients,doctors and personnel; determine proper procedures and methods and evaluateresults; must make decisions on his or her own; adapt to emergency situation;alert to changes in the patient's condition; alert to all activities of thedepartment Must have coordination of sight and bodymovements in various applications of procedures; techniques of assisting andhandling patients; ability to handle the machines of the profession ESSENTIALFUNCTIONS: Treatment To practice Physical Therapy consistent with theAPTA's Code of Ethics and Standards of Practice and Standards of PracticePolicy To maintain a patient treatment scheduleconsistent with the needs of the department/facility To confer with the person or persons mostclosely associated with the active management of the patient and to keep theminformed of any additional patient needs, treatment modification, and/orprogress To treat patients and functions as a StaffTherapist Assistant as necessary Practices ethical responsibility based on thecultural, ethnic and religious beliefs of the patients served and applicablelaw Records and Reports To be responsible for thepreparation and submitting of department/facility reports, assuring confidentialityof all records, including: Reports and summaries Progress reports to referring physicians andagencies Special reports requested by the Administrationand/or his designee Daily attendance records and summaries of same Policies and Procedures To keep current and adhere to policies andprocedures as enumerated in the Policy and Procedures Manual of the department To actively participate and adhere in allpolicies and procedures as enumerated in the risk management program To review any procedures with department personnel as necessary
Created: 2024-10-14