Physical Therapist Assistant- Deatrick Commons (Outpatient)- PRN

PRN (As Needed)

Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts

Weekend and holiday rotation

Float: Gettysburg, Hanover, Gettysburg Hospital

General Summary

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.

Duties and Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.

• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.

• Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.

• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.

• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.

• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.

• Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.

Common Expectations:

• Demonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).

• Maintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.

• Ensures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.

• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.

• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.

• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.

• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.

• Provides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.

Qualifications

Minimum Education:

• Associates Degree Required

Work Experience:

• Less than 1 year Relevant experience. Required

Licenses:

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and

• Basic Life Support Upon Hire Required

Courses and Training:

• Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required

Quality of Life

Established in 1800, Adams County includes the borough of Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Home to more than 100,000 residents, the town is a mecca for Civil War history buffs and visitors who come to tour the Gettysburg National Battlefield and Gettysburg National Military Park and see the annual Civil War reenactment.

Also located here is Gettysburg College, which has a strong academic reputation in liberal arts. The county is steeped in heritage, and offers a peaceful, country atmosphere, yet is a convenient drive to Washington, D.C., Baltimore, MD and Harrisburg, PA. The area's diversity attracts a lively local music scene and is home to numerous restaurants and wineries, fresh-produce markets, a ski resort and more. Adams County residents can find local employment in health care, tourism, agriculture and manufacturing. (Patient population: 102,000)

WellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.