Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

Physical Therapy Assistant - PRN Days

If you're looking for a place to call home and grow, Three Crosses Regional Hospital is looking for you! We are looking for a Physical Therapist Assistant that is committed to clinical excellence and building a patient-centered culture.

Three Crosses Regional Hospital is an advanced independent healthcare organization led by a local team of professionals dedicated to high quality patient care and being the first choice of patients and providers in the communities we serve.

We are dedicated to hiring team members that will adapt to our culture, pride themselves in professionalism, integrity, transparency, two-way communication, and ensuring the safety and well-being of our patients and staff.

Works under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, assist in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures as directed. Assist in all treatments including therapeutic exercise, massage, electronic stimulation, thermal modalities, traction and ultrasound. Perform advanced manual skills including joint mobilization, stretching, and taping to carry out PT specific plan of care. PTA will document all progress and modify specific treatments appropriate to patient need based on the scope of treatment established by Physical Therapist, helping people with physical and functional deficits reach their maximum potential of independence.

The incumbent will carry out her/his duties by adhering to the highest standards of ethical and moral conduct, acts in the best interest of Three Crosses Regional Hospital, and fully supports the mission, vision, and values of Three Crosses Regional Hospital. The incumbent will have knowledge of health care systems, and have demonstrated ability to interact, relate to, work with, and support the activities of a diverse workforce.

• Primary Responsibilities
• Implements comprehensive individual and group treatment independently.
• Follows through the established treatment priorities based on the Physical Therapist evaluation results.
• Implements individual and group physical therapy services using effective treatment.
• Establishes and maintains a therapeutic relationship with all patients.
• Demonstrates ability to engage patients in treatment, provides reinforcement and support; sets limits appropriately.
• Issues appropriate assistive devices or durable medical equipment, ensuring that I properly fits the patient.
• Monitors patient response to treatment and progresses treatment program appropriately.
• Adheres to diagnosis-related precautions and demonstrates good judgement handling potential hazardous situations, seeking assistance as necessary.