What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at CIRCLE THE CITY?
Job Details
Description
$10,000 Signing Bonus! Divided into 3 payments at 90 days, 6 months, and 1 year
Summary of Position:
Each patient that is referred to the Physical Therapy Program by a CTC physician will receive a complete evaluation by a licensed physical therapist. Each patient will then receive treatment from a licensed physical therapist and/or physical therapist assistant according to an individualized treatment plan. All services are to be recorded in the Electronic Health Record (EHR).
Essential Duties:
Duties include, but are not limited to:
- Treat assigned patients according to plan established by supervising physical therapist
- Document each visit in the Electronic Health Record (EHR) within 24 hours of treatment
- Document and discuss progress toward established goals with supervising physical therapist
- Participate in team discussion surrounding patients’ plan of care, goals and continued therapy
- Communicate with supervising physical therapist in person or by phone
Qualifications
Qualifications:
Basic Knowledge and Skills:
- Understanding of substance and mental health issues required.
- Interpersonal and communication skills sufficient to effectively interact with patients, physicians, and health team members required.
- Computer proficiency inclusive of ability to access, enter, and interpret computerized data/information required.
- Basic Life Support certification required (BLS).
- Associate degree from accredited program required
- Arizona Physical Therapist Assistant license with ability to work under general supervision required
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
Physical and Mental Requirements:
- Demonstrated interest in working with an underserved population.
We are an equal-opportunity employer. All resumes will be reviewed for education and experience. Employment practices will not be influenced or affected by an applicant's or employee's race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, veteran status, or any other legally protected status.
