Physical Therapy Assistant

Physical Therapy AssistantThe staff physical therapist assistant functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.Job Duties/Responsibilities:Provides patient care in accordance with physician's orders and plan of care established by the evaluating physical therapist, including wound care and the application of topical medicationsTakes measurements and assessments of patient status, within the limitations of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in carrying out the plan of careMaintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapyImplements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist and provides education to meet those needsFollows plan for discharge and discusses with the evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns that arise during careCommunicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of careMeasures progress to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment given and collaborates with the evaluating therapist to modify treatment to achieve goalsBenefit Highlights:Retention Bonus Program if offeredLoan Forgiveness Program if offeredChallenging and rewarding work environmentCompetitive Compensation & Generous Paid Time OffExcellent Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Drug Plans401(K) with company match and discounted stock planSoFi Student Loan Refinancing ProgramTuition savings to continue your nursing education with Chamberlain UniversityCareer development opportunities within UHS and its 300+ Subsidiaries!Pet InsuranceQualifications:Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employmentPhysical and Sensory Requirements:Ability to read, write and converse in EnglishAbility to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and othersAbility to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisionsAbility to respond to pagesAbility to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequentlyAbility to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sittingHas sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptomsAbility to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidentsEEO Statement: All UHS subsidiaries are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants and teammates. UHS subsidiaries are equal opportunity employers and as such, openly support and fully commit to recruitment, selection, placement, promotion and compensation of individuals without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), genetic information, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.