Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy - Part-time
Company: Providence Medical Center Nebraska
Location: Wayne
Posted on: May 4, 2025
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Job Description:
Work Status: Part-time - 24 Hours per week Shift Details: Day
Shift - Monday- Friday - Rotating Weekends and Holidays Department:
TherapyJob SummaryAssist the physical therapist in the provision of
physical therapy treatment interventions to patients, clients, or
students who have impairments, functional limitations,
disabilities, or changes in physical function and health status
resulting from injury, disease, or other causes. Interventions will
develop or improve functional mobility and ability to complete
activities of daily living, improve quality of life and
independence, decrease pain, and achieve individual therapy goals
for optimal health. Provide services in outpatient, inpatient, home
health, long term care, school, and business settings. Provide
prevention and wellness services, including screening and health
promotion.Essential Functions Patient care: Interpret physical
therapy plans of care and perform evidence-based physical therapy
treatment. Communicate in a timely manner to supervising physical
therapists regarding each patients care, response to treatment,
rehab goals and discharge planning. Delegate tasks to be rendered
by therapy support personnel. Document according to best practice,
federal and state regulations, and insurance requirements. Report
to the Therapy Representative updates related to inpatient, home
health and contract facility rehab goals and discharge planning,
scheduling, and coordination between disciplines. Communicate
frequency and duration of appointments with scheduling staff.
Educational, administrative, and other service responsibilities:
Report to the Supervisor regarding scheduling, time off,
departmental budget, supply and equipment needs, policies and
procedures, quality assurance, statistics, and safety. Conduct and
participate in patient, student, caregiver, and staff education for
therapy, medical, nursing and school personnel, and volunteers in
physical therapy techniques and services. Participate in community
service, public relations, public speaking, and advertising
activities. Monitor function of equipment and assure that equipment
is kept in proper and safe working order. Complete continuing
education to stay current with regulations, best practice
techniques and interventions and practice ethical and
evidence-based physical therapy within the guidelines of the
American Physical Therapy Association. Job related skills:
Interact, communicate, and practice in collaboration with a variety
of professionals. Exhibit professionalism and demonstrate excellent
interpersonal skills and effective communication skills.
Demonstrate excellent problem-solving and analytical skills.
Perform all other duties assigned by the Supervisor.Competencies
Successful completion of the National Physical Therapy Exam
administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.
Possess an active BLS Certification. May be acquired at PMC within
6 months after hire. Possess computer skills to operate EMR,
electronic exercise programs and basic Microsoft Office ProgramsWhy
Join Providence Medical Center? Competitive salary Opportunity for
growth and professional development. Join a collaborative team
dedicated to quality patient care.Help us shape the future of PMC
and contribute to our continued growth! Mission: Providing Quality
Healthcare in the Spirit of Christ. Vision: Being the Hospital and
Employer of Choice. Values: Honesty, Excellence, Accountability,
Respect, Teamworkby Jobble
Keywords: Providence Medical Center Nebraska, Sioux City , Physical Therapy Assistant - Physical Therapy - Part-time, Healthcare , Wayne, Iowa
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