Physical Therapy Asst Outpatient PRN

Physical Therapy Assist Outpatient PRN

Do you have the PRN career opportunities as a(an) Physical Therapy Assist Outpatient PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Las Palmas Medical Center which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.

Job Summary

As an Advanced Patient Care Technician, you will deliver high quality, patient-centered care by performing a variety of delegated basic patient care services related to daily living and assisting the patient care team with maintaining a clean, well-organized, and safe patient care environment. Under the supervision of the registered nurse (RN), you will assist the nursing staff in providing one or more specialized patient care services.

Responsibilities

• Assist patients with basic needs, personal hygiene, mobility and transportation
• Obtain and record patient information throughout the cycle of care, including admissions data and vital signs
• Provide or assist with non-medicated support care, including non-sterile dressing changes, skin protection, application of heat or ice, and venous compression devices
• Perform hourly rounding and respond promptly to call lights and patient requests
• Obtain or assist in the collection of specimens for diagnostic or waived tests
• Prepare and maintains clean, hazard-free patient rooms and assist in the setup, removal, and cleaning of equipment
• Assist with patient preparation for surgery or other procedure
• Perform clerical work as needed, including assembling and maintaining charts, filing, answering and transferring phones, and relaying messages
• Perform one more of the following tasks under the direction of an RN: phlebotomy, telemetry monitoring, removal of indwelling catheters, removal of peripheral intraveinous lines, and/or enhanced skin/wound treatment
• Complete and adhere to enhanced Healthcare Acquired Infections training and enhanced skin/wound care training

Education & Experience

• Completion of training and demonstration of competency in one or more specialized functions within scope
• 1+ years of experience in an acute care setting or as a military medic- preferred
• CNA, LNA, or EMT Training Program, or Military Medic Training- preferred

Certifications

• Basic Cardiac Life Support must be obtained within 7 days of employment start date

Required Licensure/Certification s

• Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant by the Texas Board of Physical Therapy Examiners
• BCLS

Required Education/Experience

• Associates in Physical Therapist Assistant

Preferred Education, Licensure, Certification, Experience, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• 1-2 years experience in any therapy setting
• New graduates accepted
• Knowledge of Physical Therapy principles and practices, general anatomy and physiology, diseases and post surgical conditions, body movements and functions, and medical terminology.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish

Benefits

Las Palmas Medical Center, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include some or all of the following:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student…