Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Employment Type

• Part time
• Shift:
• Day
• Shift
• Description:
• Location:
• New
• Hampton
• Med
• Center
• Shift: 8 hour
• Day
• Shift
• PRN: Hours Vary based on needs of the department This individual assists the physical therapists in the preparation of patients for treatment, provides certain physical therapy procedures to the patient, maintains physical therapy equipment in a clean and aesthetic manner and is responsible for written/verbal communications between the Rehab department and our customers. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS Assists physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training. Exercises responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment. Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care. Records and reports patient’s progress towards established goals, and data related to care in the patient’s medical record/chart. Instructs patients in exercises, ambulation, and activities of daily living, safe body mechanics, home exercise programs, and return to work precautions according to plan of care. POSITION QUALIFICATIONS Completion of a two-year college program (approved by American Physical Therapy Association) leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapy Licensed by State of Iowa in compliance with the
• Physical
• Therapy
• Association
• Rules and
• Regulations
• Experience: One year experience in outpatient setting preferred. Ability to communicate with patients and instruct them in exercise programs. Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values, we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives, experiences, and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences, we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate, person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law. Trinity Health is one of the largest not-for-profit, faith-based health care systems in the nation. Together, we’re 121,000 colleagues and nearly 36,500 physicians and clinicians caring for diverse communities across 27 states. Nationally recognized for care and experience, our system includes 101 hospitals, 126 continuing care locations, the second largest PACE program in the country, 136 urgent care locations, and many other health and well-being services. Based in Livonia, Michigan, in fiscal year 2023, we invested $1.5 billion in our communities through charity care and other community benefit programs. For more information, visit http://www.trinity-health.org. You can also follow Trinity Health on LinkedIn.