Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary: Fun ctions as a member of the Outpatient Therapy team and provides quality care for patients referred for services by a licensed physician.

Job Duties

White River Health is looking for an ambitious physical therapist assistant (PTA) to join their outpatient therapy team. New grads are welcome to apply as mentorship is always available. The rehab team consists of five physical therapists (PT), two PT assistants, two occupational therapists, and a speech and language pathologist. The treatment types consist of some neurological disorders but are primarily orthopedic in nature. White River Health is a teaching facility, always encouraging advancement of knowledge and skills and works closely with local colleges to provide clinical experience for therapy students. Generous continuing education benefits and MedBridge courses are available to all therapy staff.

Functions as a member of the Outpatient Rehabilitation Team and provides quality care for patients referred by a licensed physician. Completion of a physical therapy assistant program with clinical experience from an accredited school and an Arkansas physical therapy license required. Oral and written ability is necessary to communicate with patients and co-workers. Knowledge and ability to carry out treatment plans as prescribed by the evaluating therapist is required. Must possess the ability to interpret and write medical abbreviations, good communication/human relation skills, knowledge of indications and contraindications to all utilized modalities. Physical ability to lift, bend, push, and pull throughout each shift is mandatory. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision. Some travel to our other locations may be required but Batesville will be the home base.

Qualification:

1. Education: Associates degree in the field of physical therapy assistant from an approved school. Active license in Physical Therapy for the state of Arkansas.
2. Training and Experience: successful completion of an accredited college program in physical therapy assistant including clinical experience. Up to date CPR certification.
3. Job Knowledge: demonstrate competence in leadership skills, rehab principles, and procedures. Possess skills and knowledge are necessary to care for patients according to their age specific needs.

Essentials:

1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/ or alcohol.
2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.