Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN
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Trinity Health is hiring a Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN. The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant PRN assists physical therapists in patient preparation, performs physical therapy procedures, and maintains equipment. This role involves communicating with the Rehab department and customers, and exercising responsibility for patient care and environment during treatment.
Key focus areas include Assist physical therapists in performing tests, evaluations, treatment procedures, and job simulation training, Exercise responsibility for patient’s personal care and environment throughout treatment, and Provide patient treatment as outlined by physical therapist’s plan of care.
Successful candidates bring Associate Degree In Physical Therapy and Licensed By State Of Iowa. Important skills include Patient Treatment, Record Patient Progress, Instruct Patients In Exercises, Instruct Patients In Ambulation, Instruct Patients In Activities Of Daily Living, and Instruct Patients In Safe Body Mechanics.
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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.
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