Physical Therapy Assistant PRN

Posted: Saturday, 19 April 2025
Valid Thru: Monday, 19 May 2025
Index Requested on: 04/19/2025 01:41:42
Indexed on: 04/19/2025 01:41:42

Location: Cottage Grove, OR, 97424, US

Industry: Healthcare
Occupational Category: 31-0000.00 - Healthcare Support
Type of Employment: PART_TIME

COTTAGEGROVE is hiring!

Description:

Physical Therapy Assistant Job Description

Responsibilities:
  • Treat patients as directed by the Physical Therapist.
  • Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
  • Assist in maintaining the department.
  • Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
  • Assist with cleaning and maintenance of the treatment area.
  • Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
  • Assist the nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
  • Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problems, and plans.
  • Participate in in-service training programs for other staff in the facility.
  • Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
  • Instruct patients' families or nursing staff in maintenance programs and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
  • Report any problems with department equipment to ensure it is maintained in good working order.
  • Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Supervisory Requirements:
  • This position is not a supervisory role.

Qualifications:
  • Education and/or Experience:
    • Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant by the State Board.
    • Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Casamba and Point Click Care.
  • Language Skills:
    • Ability to read technical procedures.
    • Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
    • Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
  • Mathematical Skills:
    • Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
  • Reasoning Ability:
    • Ability to solve practical problems.
    • Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
  • Certificates, Licenses, Registrations:
    • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
    • Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
    • Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.

Physical Demands:
  • Standing and/or walking very frequently.
  • Sitting occasionally.
  • Reaching with hands and arms frequently, pushing/pulling very frequently.
  • Talking and/or hearing very frequently.
  • Tasting and/or smelling very frequently.
  • Exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
  • Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally.
  • Close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision; ability to adjust focus.

Work Environment:
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually low to moderate.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Additional Information:
  • Management reserves the right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this job at any time.
  • The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of employees in this position.

Responsibilities:

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Educational requirements:

  • high school

Desired Skills:

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Benefits:

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