PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT - PRN -

Compensation Disclaimer Compensation for this role is based on a number of factors, including but not limited to experience, education, and other business and organizational considerations. Department: Rehab Services - SRMC

FTE: 0.05

Shift: Days Hours: Receive 17% Weekday Nights, 26% Weekend Nights and 15% Weekend Day shift differentials Position Summary Performs physical therapy procedures and related tasks. Ensure adherence to Hospitals and departmental policies and procedures. Patient care assignment may include neonate, pediatric, adolescent, adult and geriatric age groups. Detailed Responsibilities Follow patient safety-related policies, procedures and protocols Develop and maintain administrative records, reports, and statistics as required Enhance professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, reading current literature, attending in‑services, meetings and workshops Demonstrate proactive approach to patient safety by seeking opportunities to improve patient safety through questioning of current policies and processes Identify and report/correct environmental conditions and/or situations that may put a patient at undue risk Report potential or actual patient safety concerns, medical errors and/or near misses in a timely manner Encourage patients to actively participate in their own care by asking questions and reporting treatment or situations that they don't understand or may "not seem right" Assist the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist Instruct patients on segments of the program, including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, canes, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices Obtain and return required equipment Maintain and care for equipment and supplies Adhere to and promote the core expectations of the Patient Centered Medical Home or Patient Centered Specialty Practice as applicable Maintain established departmental policies and procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs Qualifications Education: Associate Degree Education specialization: Related Discipline Experience: No minimum experience required Bilingual English/Spanish Credentials (Essential): CPR for Healthcare/BLS Prov or Prof Rescuers within 30 days; NM Physical Therapy Assistant Lic; Permanent within 3 months Credentials (Nonessential): Physical Therapy Assistant Lic by NM PT Board Physical Conditions (Essential): Heavy Work: Exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects or people. Physical Demand requirements are in excess of those for Medium Work. Working Conditions: Med Haz: Dirt, dust, fumes, odors, bad weather, noise; Tuberculosis testing is completed upon hire and additionally as required. #J-18808-Ljbffr UNM Sandoval Regional Medical Center