Physical Therapy Assistant

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Full-time job, would consider part-time also.

• Join staff of 8 Physical Therapist and 6 Physical Therapist Assistants
• Rehab Services staff also includes 5 Occupational Therapists, 2 Occupational Therapist Assistants, 3 Speech Therapists, and 1 Athletic Trainer
• Physical Therapy Assistant position duties will depend on candidate’s strengths, and the PTA will be assigned to the area they are most comfortable in
• Physical Therapy department volume: 80% outpatient, 5% home health, and 15% inpatient, SNF

Clinic hours: 8-5 Monday through Friday

St. Anthony’s has 2 orthopedic surgeons so large volume of orthopedic patients.

Physical Therapy department sees a wide variety of patients: orthopedic, geriatric, pediatric, pelvic floor, lymphedema, neurologic, work injuries, sports injuries, and custom shoe inserts.

Rehab Services department stresses quality, one on one care, teamwork, and continuing to develop your skills. In recent Press Ganey survey given to employees, Rehab Services achieved 92 percentile employee engagement score nationally, 98 percentile teamwork score nationally, and 98 percentile job satisfaction score nationally.

St. Anthony is a great place for a new grad to begin their career. We will provide mentorship. We have multiple therapist with advanced training in different areas. We promote collaboration between therapist and departments to promote best outcomes for patients.

St. Anthony will assist with further development of skills. Paid continuing education and promote learning environment in department.

St. Anthony does not track individual therapist productivity. We look at productivity of department as a whole.

• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Short term disability
• 403B - matching retirement
• Generous PTO and 7 paid holidays

Qualification:

Physical Therapist Assistant license in state of Iowa or will be applying for license if new grad.

• Assists Physical Therapist and Physical Therapy Assistants with treatment protocols.
• Helps patients complete necessary admission paperwork, complete insurance verification and get authorization for treatment required.
• Adheres to the requirements of the patient’s Bill of Rights.
• Assists in patient scheduling.
• Assists in patient record keeping.
• Monitors the status of patients within the Rehab Services Department, which may include Occupational and Speech Therapy in addition to Physical Therapy.
• Under the direction of the therapist, optimizes physical ability skills among patients by transporting, transferring, and moving patients as directed.
• Communicates closely with patients to ensure comfort and safety.
• Cleans and sets up clinical treatment areas for patients with proper disinfectant after each use.
• Orders and organizes laundry for smooth departmental operation.
• Help in various areas, inpatient, outpatient, nursing home, and home health as needed.
• Communicates closely with the Physical Therapists and Physical Therapy Assistants regarding any patient needs or concerns.
• Prepares patients for treatment and transports patients to and from other departments as needed.
• Perform inventory of the clinic supplies as needed.
• Helps implement the Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement (QAPI) for the assigned departments.
• Practices and behaves in a professional, safe and ethical manner at all times.
• Serves as a patient advocate.
• Maintains friendly and courteous interpersonal communication skills and a positive service attitude.
• Participates in performance improvement and educational activities. Completes all CEU’s as required by respective licensure. If licensed, maintains an active and current license.
• Works willingly and accepts assignments as given.
• Attends all mandatory meetings and programs.
• Participates in opportunities that enhance personal and professional growth.
• Performs other duties as necessary or assigned.
• Complies with the Corporate Compliance Policy and all laws, regulations, and Standards of Conduct relating to the position and agrees to report any suspected…