What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital?
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital Job Opportunity
We are seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our interdisciplinary team at Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital, a state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital.
As a vital member of our team, you will have the opportunity to work with patients who require continued care to recover completely from stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
Our Benefits:
- Varied shift availabilities
- Tuition assistance/reimbursement
- Low nurse-to-patient ratios
- Expansive benefit package including PTO plan, 401k Match, and insurance coverage
- Professional development and advancement opportunities
- Targeted approach to career development
- Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities
- Supportive leadership and culture
Job Responsibilities:
- Under the guidance of a supervising PT, acquire pertinent information and implement comprehensive programs using varied techniques and treatment activities
- Review and modify treatment in response to changing patient needs
- Identify equipment and discharge needs
- Assist patients in preparation for treatment/modality as necessary
- Provide treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and complete supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act
- Communicate and collaborate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
- Apply physical agents, therapeutic exercises, or gait-training activities as outlined by the licensed PT in the patient's plan of care
- Progress patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary by the PT
Qualifications:
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
- Previous experience in patient care preferred
- Current BLS/CPR certification
Lancaster Rehabilitation Hospital is committed to providing high-quality care and services to our patients. We strive to maximize their health, function, and quality of life through comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs.
