What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (FT) position at Ashe Memorial Hospital?
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Hours: General office hours, days may vary | No Supervisory Responsibilities | No Travel | Pay commensurate with experience
Full Time, first shift, Physical Therapy
JOB SUMMARY:
The Physical Therapist Assistant functions as a member of the rehabilitation team by providing physical therapy services as outlined in the plan of care, and under the supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Minimum Job Qualifications:
Experience: Previous experience preferred. Pediatrics experience preferred.
License/Certifications:
- Licensed by the North Carolina Board of Examiners to practice as an Assistant in the State of North Carolina.
- Current BLS Certification.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Provides physical therapy treatments consistent with established procedures, protocols and training.
- Maintains quality and up-to-date clinical records.
- Utilizes time, resources and skills effectively to maintain productivity standards and safety standards.
- Reports patient progress to the therapist responsible for the patient’s evaluation on a timely basis.
- Attends staff meetings and in-service programs.
- Provides customer service that is supportive of the Hospital’s Mission Statement.
- Demonstrates competency in caring for patients throughout the life cycle to include neonate through geriatric patients.
- Geriatric patients with Alzheimer’s: describe 3 or more symptoms or characteristics of Alzheimer’s syndrome, and describe patient restraint policy for patients in hospital and nursing home.
- Crutch walking for child with fractured ankle and ORIF: demonstrates ability to properly fit crutches and to explain non-weight-bearing, touchdown weight-bearing and full weight-bearing techniques.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Must be willing to receive all required vaccinations (i.e., flu shot, etc.). All new employees working must be fully vaccinated as a condition of employment (unless the new hire has requested and received an exemption). Candidates for employment will be notified of this policy requirement prior to the start of employment. After receiving an offer of employment, new employees must provide proof of vaccination or request and receive an exemption before beginning work.
To apply, please fill out an application, attach a cover letter, and resume. Include gaps in employment and reasons for separation.
Criminal background check and pre-employment drug screen required upon conditional job offer.
***Benefits apply the 1st of the month following employment, per policy.***
*For full job description and benefits, please contact Human Resources.
Ashe Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity employer and, as such, considers individuals for employment according to their abilities and performance. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care. Employment decisions are made without regard to race, age, religion, color, sex, national origin, physical or mental disability, marital or veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information, or any other classification protected by law. All employment requirements mandated by local, state, and federal regulations will be observed
