Physical Therapy Asst PRN

How would you like to work in a place where your contributions and ideas are valued? A place where you can serve with compassion, pursue excellence and honor every voice? At Wellstar, our mission is simple, yet powerful: to enhance the health and well-being of every person we serve.

We are proud to have become a shining example of what's possible when the brightest professionals dedicate themselves to making a difference in the healthcare industry, and in people's lives.

Work Shift

Job Summary: The Physical Therapy Assistant, under the direction of the Physical Therapist collaborates in planning and implementing programs that help to restore or improve function in mobility, strength, coordination, and range of motion in patients suffering from disease or injurty.

Services are provided across the full continuum and rendered in a cost conscious, quality focused, and customer oriented manner.

Compliance with all applicable regulatory standards is also required with this role.

Core Responsibilities and Essential Functions: Provision of Care

* Implements the physical therapy treatment plan under the direction of the physical therapist.



* Selects appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.



* Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical therapist and patient/family

* Provides ongoing patient/family education and training

* Provides discharge instructions, follow-up and referral to community resources as appropriate

* Acts as a referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and equipment related to rehabilitation services.

Documentation

* Documents each treatment session according to departmental protocols

* Completes and submits family education, discharge and other required documentation within facility and program guidelines General Requirements

* Adheres to ethical business practices by striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty.



* Embraces diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together.



* Maintains confidentiality of all patient information.



* Maintains attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and procedure.



* Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately.



* Communicates information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team members.

Attends and participates in staff meetings, required inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as requested.



* Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an appropriate and timely manner.



* Utilizes materials and equipment in a safe and cost-effective manner.



* Observes infection prevention precautions Customer Service

* Strives to help lead the industry through vision, technology, innovation and customer service.

Strives to make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients.



* Encourages ...