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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.

+ BLS certification.