Rehab PTA - PRN

PRN Physical Therapist Assistant Inpatient, Elyria

Provide physical therapy services only under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. Instruct, motivate, safeguard, and assist patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observe patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to physical therapist in person or through progress notes. Confer with physical therapy staff or others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, or coordinating treatment. Administer active or passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, or heat, light, sound, or electrical modality treatments, such as ultrasound. Measure patients' range-of-joint motion, body parts, or vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations. Transport patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secure patients into or onto therapy equipment. Clean work area and check and store equipment after treatment. Monitor operation of equipment and record use of equipment and administration of treatment. Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, or filling out forms. Administer traction to relieve neck or back pain, using intermittent or static traction equipment. Prepare treatment areas and electrotherapy equipment for use by physiotherapists. Complete documentation to support the delivery of physical therapy services. Perform selected data collection and obtain accurate information. Measure performance and report on patient's medical record. Adhere to ethical and legal standards. Ensure continued competence and updated field knowledge. Assesses learning needs, develops competency plans and provides opportunities for learning Participate in quality standards and identify opportunities to improve patient outcomes. Develop and maintain favorable internal relationships, partnerships with co-workers, including clinical managers, clinical support staff, providers and business office staff. Complies with all policies and standards. Must abide by all requirements to safely and securely maintain Protected Health Information (PHI) for our patients. This position is located at the Elyria Medical Center. Associate's Degree from a college or university accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association required. 3+ years experience as a Physical Therapist Assistant or at the discretion of Rehab Director required. Strong level of skill at building relationships and providing excellent customer service required proficiency. High level of problem solving skill to better serve patients and staff. Ability to utilize computers for data entry and information retrieval. Ability to implement, and evaluate operational and administrative processes. Experience/knowledge of Joint Commission accreditation process and requirements, as well as all federal, state and local regulations and standards associated with the delivery of care in a Federally Qualified Health Center. Demonstrated understanding and/or experience working in a patient-centered medical home (PCMH) environment. Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the State of Ohio and/or Multi State Compact license required. Rehabilitation Services

Elyria_Medical_Center

Per Diem - Shift PRN

Yes, 10 % of the Time Remote Work : No

University Hospitals