What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas?
Description
A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas, a state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, offers the opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team providing superior patient care to those in need of continued recovery. As a skilled individual, you will contribute to our mission to serve the community by delivering exceptional care.
Requirements
Our Mission
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas provides ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, offering customized rehabilitation tailored to individual needs. Our programs address stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
A career at Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas, a state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital, offers the opportunity to be part of an interdisciplinary team providing superior patient care to those in need of continued recovery. As a skilled individual, you will contribute to our mission to serve the community by delivering exceptional care.
Key Responsibilities:
- Under supervision, implement comprehensive treatment programs using various techniques and activities, adapting to changing patient needs.
- Maintain awareness of patient conditions and take necessary precautions.
- Assist patients in preparation for treatment and provide documentation according to hospital policy and State Practice Act.
- Communicate with support personnel regarding treatment orders as directed.
- Apply physical agents, therapeutic exercises, and gait-training activities as outlined by licensed PTs, progressing patients when necessary.
- Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
- Previous experience in patient care is preferred.
- Current BLS/CPR certification.
Our Mission
Mercy Rehabilitation Hospital Northwest Arkansas provides ongoing care and specialized treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey, offering customized rehabilitation tailored to individual needs. Our programs address stroke, brain injury, neurological conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic injury.
