Physical Therapist Assistant $5k Sign-on Bonus - PTA License Required
Company: Urgent Recruiting
Location: Santa Fe
Posted on: April 18, 2024
Job Description:
POSITION TITLE: Physical Therapist Assistant - PTA License
Required
DEPARTMENT: Rehab Services
JOB LOCATION: Santa Fe, NM
COMPENSATION: Based on experience
Min: $25.12/hour Mid: $32.15/hour Max: $34.16/hour
Sign-on Bonus of $5k (requires two-year commitment)
POSITION SUMMARY: Treats neuromusculoskeletal & cardiorespiratory
systems by physical or mechanical means to maintain or restore
function that has been impaired by injury or disease, for pain
management and for promotion of mobility and health as prescribed
by the referring physician under the direction of a physical
therapist. Is responsible for following the plan of care for the
patient. Performs and administers physical therapy modalities as
deemed necessary by the physical therapist & collaborates
throughout the process with the patient, their family and the
interdisciplinary team.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- EDUCATION: Associate's Degree from Physical Therapist Assistant
Program
- CERTIFICATION/LICENSES: Current New Mexico Physical Therapist
Assistant licensure & BLS certification required.
- SKILLS: Demonstrates accountability and skills in continued
assessment, decision making and time management. Should have strong
interpersonal, verbal and written communication, and organizational
skills.
- EXPERIENCE: None required.
NATURE OF SUPERVISION:
-Responsible to: Director/Manager, Rehab Services
ENVIRONMENT:
- Bloodborne pathogen: B
Works in a clean, well lighted, ventilated smoke-free environment.
Potential exposure to communicable diseases, combative patients and
hazardous chemicals. Subject to stressful professional
relationships.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS: Good physical condition. Prolonged,
extensive, or considerable standing and walking. Lifts, positions,
and transfers patients and manipulates occupied equipment. Lifts
supplies or equipment up to 50 lbs. Potential strains resulting
from lifting heavy patients and equipment.
PERFORMANCE EVALUATION
- = Performance seldom meets job requirements. Immediate
improvement required.
- = Development needed. Improvement required.
- = Consistent, reliable performance.
- =
- = Excellence! Consistent, exceptional performance.
BENEFITS FOR FULL TIME EMPLOYEES:
Total Rewards Package
- We offer a competitive and comprehensive "total rewards"
package, including compensation, benefits, and all of the rewards,
both monetary and non-monetary, which help position us as an
employer of choice.
- Pre-Tax Benefits: Medical, Dental and Vision Insurance. A
flexible spending account or health savings account is available
with your pre-tax deferrals for medical and day care spending
accounts for eligible expenses not covered by insurance or other
plans.
- 403(b) Long Term Savings Plan with Fidelity. You may also
contribute additional pre-tax dollars in this plan up to the
maximum annual IRS limit. There is a graduated vesting schedule of
20 percent each year for employer contributions.
- Your accrual rate of combined leave for vacation and sick
purposes is .06923 hours for each hour worked. Accrual of leave is
based on productive hours worked and will fluctuate accordingly to
a maximum of 144 hours.
- You will receive six paid holidays for traditionally celebrated
holidays and personal holidays are added two times a year, one in
January and one in July. The number of personal holidays you
receive this year is dependent upon your start date and will be up
to two days annually thereafter.
- Tuition Reimbursement
- Workshop Opportunities
- In-house Education Team provides direct access to certification
renewal
- Access to our in-house Sim Lab
- There are other voluntary benefit plans as well.
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Carries out a program of corrective exercise or treatment, home
program and discharge recommendations for assigned patients as
determined by the physical therapist in the plan of care.
- Monitors the patient's response to interventions and notifies
the physical therapist of record when change of treatment plan is
needed, prior to any planned discharge, and in response to a change
in the patient's medical status.
- Organizes home programs for patients & participates in
patient/family training whenever indicated. Educates and trains the
person served, his/her family, and verifies learning through return
demonstration, questions, etc.
- Assists the physical therapist during patient testing,
evaluations and complex procedures. Prepares the patient for
treatment, uses appropriate equipment, checks equipment for safety
prior to use and explains the treatment/procedure to the
patient.
- Directs and oversees Rehabilitation Assistants/students during
physical therapy treatments. Participates with on-the-job training
of rehabilitation personnel.
- Maintains records of all patient treatments as required,
information must include but is not limited to, subjective &
objective information, assessment and plan for each treatment given
or specific documentation for a specific area in which the therapy
is provided.
- Acquisitions appropriate equipment, checks equipment being used
for safety, and communicates the treatment procedures and the use
of the equipment to patient and family.
- Promotes the team approach to delivery of rehabilitation
services, while serving as a representative in the field of
Physical Therapy.
- In collaboration with the rehabilitation team, develops and
implements measures for quality assurance and participates in
performance improvement activities..
- Maintains professional competence through continuing education
and participation in appropriate professional groups. Obtains
professional continuing education requirements to maintain
licensure.
- Ensures charges correlate with treatment session documentation
and length of time in therapy.
- Maintains productivity standards.
CUSTOMER RELATIONS:
- Exhibits behaviors and actions which create a high level of
patient/ customer satisfaction, which contributes to positive
patient/customer relations and which reflect respect for the
patient's/customer's rights, needs and confidentiality.
- Demonstrates effective communication and human relations skills
which promote harmony and teamwork.
- Presents behaviors and actions which maintain the hospital's
credibility, integrity and positive image.
- Demonstrates behaviors and actions which support the mission,
goals, and operations of the hospital and which contribute to
continuous service improvement.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Assists with special projects, as assigned.
- Accurately interprets and communicates Human Resources Policies
and Procedures.
- Exhibits flexibility, adapting readily to changes in the work
environment or work schedule.
- Maintains a positive attitude, even during periods of
stress.
- Assumes responsibility for professional growth and
development.
- Complies and adheres to all St. Vincent Hospital
policies.
- Maintains positive attendance and communicates in advance, any
absence from work.
- Adheres to all patient and environmental safety policies and
procedures.
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