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Job TitlePhysical Therapist AssistantJob DescriptionCLOSING DATE: Open Until Filled (OUF)HOURLY RANGE: $29.03 - $35.99***APPLICANT MUST HAVE A VALID UNRESTRICTED INSURABLE DRIVERS LICENSE******RESUME AND REFERENCES ARE REQUIRED***ESSENTIAL DUTIES, FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIESFollows and carries inpatient and outpatient treatments under the plan of care established by a Physical Therapist.Provides therapy services to the Emergency Department and Fast Track Departments.Serves as an on-call therapist for Inpatient weekend coverages, Emergency Medicine and Fast Track Services when overflow follow-up therapy is needed while the Physical Therapists attend to new evaluations.Maintains accurate patient treatment records and completes billing and billing sheet according to department billing procedures within established timeframes.Writes concise, informative, legible progress notes in Electronic Health Records (EHR). Notifies the therapist and/or physician provider of changes in patient status and responds immediately and appropriately to potentially life-threatening events.Wound Care and Management: Provides independent treatment per plan of care for wounds including whirlpool and / or irrigation, non-surgical debridement, and dressing changes. Geriatric / Mature Adults (age 50 and older): Independently administers treatment and provides patient / family education for geriatric wellness / rehabilitation including activities of daily living, gaiting and other mobility issues, balance / coordination activities, cognitive issues, extremity function, life-long fitness / quality of life issues.Independently carries out plans of care and provides direct treatment and patient / family education on pediatric wellness and rehabilitation including activities of daily living, gaiting and other mobility issues, balance and coordination activities, cognitive issues, and extremity function. Gait Training: Provides comprehensive gait training including proper use of crutches, canes, walkers, and assistive appliances (braces, artificial limbs, and supports). Foot Care: Fits orthotics to patients and makes adjustments as indicated. Provides instructions for established health promotion/disease prevention programs including diabetic foot care & shoe selection guidelines.Performs team planning, health promotion/disease prevention activities, and community education.May assist in training and overseeing therapy aides in the treatment of clients.Completes and maintains current (with appropriate signature verification) a competency checklist for all physical therapy modalities and treatments.Minimum Mandatory QualificationsExperience:No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as defined in the education qualifications listed below.Education:Associate of Occupational/Applied Science Degree from a Physical Therapist Assistant School accredited by Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).Successfully pass the Physical Therapist Assistant board exam administered by the Federation of State Boards of Physical Therapy.Licensure:Valid and unrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant State License.orgNAVAJO/INDIAN PREFERENCEFDIHB, Inc. is located within the Navajo Nation and, in accordance with Navajo Nation law, has implemented a Navajo/Indian Preference in Employment Policy. Pursuant to this Policy, applicants who meet the minimum qualifications for this position and who are enrolled members of the Navajo Nation will be given primary preference in hiring and employment for this position and members of other federally-recognized Indian tribes will be given secondary preference. Experience: No additional experience required outside of a completed training program as defined in the education qualifications listed below.Licenses & Certifications: PT Assist.