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Upper Valley Medical Center

Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

+ **_PRN:_** _varies by need (8am – 6:30pm) | NO Weekends_

Premier Health Mission, Vision, and Values

The Premier Health Mission

We will improve the health of the communities we serve with others who share our commitment to provide high-quality, cost-competitive health care services.

The Premier Health Vision

People will choose Premier Health over any health system in Southwestern Ohio. We will earn their choice, and grow our market leadership by anticipating their needs and exceeding their expectations.

+ Patients and their families will choose us for our quality outcomes and compassionate care at a competitive price.

+ Physicians will choose us as collaborative partners for our easy, efficient practice environment and with a shared passion for high-quality medical outcomes.

+ Our employees will choose us as a great place to work, learn and build a career.

The Premier Health Values

+ RESPECT each person’s dignity.

+ Act with INTEGRITY to do the right thing in all aspects of our responsibilities.

+ Serve with COMPASSION that embraces each individual’s concerns and hopes.

+ Commit to EXCELLENCE as measured to the highest level of performance.

General Summary/Responsibilities:

The prn Physical Therapist Assistant assumes a supportive role on the interdisciplinary patient care teams. This individual provides treatment according to the plan of care, provides a wide variety of treatment techniques within the scope of practice, provides education and support to patients/families, and facilitates continuing care planning under the direction of the therapist.

The assistant participates in staff management, cost management, and professional practice activities. The assistant is responsible for demonstrating excellent customer service and contributing to the overall effectiveness of the department.

Education

Minimum Level of Education Required: Associate degree

Additional requirements:

+ Type of degree: Associate Degree or equivalent, Area of study or major: Physical Therapy

Licensure/Certification/Registration

+ Current Physical Therapy Assistant license in State of Ohio.

+ Current BLS certification required at time of hire.

Experience

+ Minimum Level of Experience Required: No prior job-related work experience

+ Preferred experience: 1-3 years of job related experience

Knowledge/Skills

+ Able to multi-task with constant interruptions while maintaining a pleasant demeanor.

+ Dependable, flexible and adaptable to change.

+ Teamwork oriented. Display tact, diplomacy, and professionalism.

+ Strong analytical and prioritization skills.

+ Strong organizational skills.

+ Effective oral and written communication skills.

+ Maintain a high degree of confidentiality.

+ Basic computer knowledge and skills.