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Premier Health Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) in TROY, Ohio
Upper Valley Medical Center
Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)
Acute / Inpatient Rehab
PRN: 8:00am-4:30pm - Schedule Varies
Under the general supervision of the department Supervisor in Rehabilitation Services and according to established policies and procedures, the Physical Therapist Assistant will:
- report/discuss patient’s status during consultation with Physical Therapist; take initiative in communicating patient changes and scheduling consultations in a timely manner; confer with Physical Therapist prior to initiating change in an established treatment program; administer patient treatment based upon established evaluation or reassessment; complete required documentation in a timely fashion; maintain productivity at department standard; delegate appropriate tasks to unlicensed personnel; participate in case management of patient’s rehabilitation services; perform non-clinical tasks and demonstrate work habits to support effective daily operation; participate in one to two departmental, hospital, or community programs/meetings; teach, orient, train, supervise, and mentor co-workers, new employees, volunteers, observers, and at least one student annually.
Qualifications:
Associate Degree from an accredited two-year college program for Physical Therapist Assistants required.
Current licensure as a PTA in the state of Ohio required.
Requires effective communication and the analytical skills necessary to implement planned treatment programs, identifying changes in patient’s condition, and adjusting activities accordingly.
Demonstrates acceptable work performance by exhibiting a positive and constructive attitude, initiative, dependability, cooperation, and skill in verbal and written expression.
Abides by the Code of Ethical Conduct as defined by the Code of Ethics by the APTA.
CPR certification.