Physical Therapist Assistant

This position is responsible for the administration of physical therapy treatment under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, in accordance with physician referral, state and local organizational standards, regulatory agencies, and established departmental policies and procedures. Work shift: Day. Department: Thrpy-Acute-Hosp. Position is 5 8-hour shifts per week and will work the second weekend each month. Works in all areas of the hospital including Med-Surg, Ortho, Neurology, ICU/CCU, CVICU, PCU, ED and Observation.

Responsibilities

Administers physical therapy treatment according to the plan of care established by the Physical Therapist; Demonstrates understanding of scope of practice and communicates significant changes in patient condition to the supervising Physical Therapist; Documents according to department and regulatory standards within established time frames; Communicates pertinent patient information and progress to physicians, nurses, patients, families and the interdisciplinary team; Exhibits adaptability in caseload, scheduling and staffing shifts; Supervises and delegates to the Therapy Technician and PTA student per department policies; Participates in department operational activities and process improvement; Interacts with staff, physicians, patients, families and external contacts concerning patient care

Requirements

Must have graduated from Physical Therapy Assistant program accredited by APTA, or equivalent; Must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant license from the state seeking practice if required; BLS certification required; Employees working for Banner Home Care AZ must possess an Arizona Fingerprint Clearance Card at the time of hire and maintain it for the duration of employment

Nice to have

Minimum of one year experience working as a Therapy Assistant preferred (for Banner Registry and Travel positions); Additional related education and/or experience preferred

Benefits

Total Rewards package; Variety of health and financial security benefit plans; Weekend shift differential of a flat rate $3/hour; Wednesday and Tuesday comp day when covering the second weekend each month