Physical Therapist Assistant PRN

PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT (PRN)

Established in 2001, Southeast Orthopedic Specialists is a regional leader in orthopedic medicine. We are dedicated to growing with our patients. Our reach will continue to expand to meet the needs of all patients, present and future. It is our wish to make industry-leading five-star orthopedic care accessible to as many people as possible.

Healthcare Outcomes Performance Company (HOPCo) is a vertically integrated musculoskeletal outcomes management company. HOPCo is the managing partner of Arizona-based entities, CORE Institute, Northern Arizona Orthopaedics, CORE Institute Specialty Hospital, Michigan-based CORE Institute, and Florida-based Southeast Orthopedic Specialists.

As Southeast Orthopedic Specialists continues to grow, we are looking for PRN Physical Therapist Assistants! Please see below for the functions and requirements for this position:

• Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues, providing information and commentary, recommending options and courses of action, and implementing physical therapy directives.
• Assesses patient health by interviewing patients, performing physical examinations, and updating therapy histories.
• Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
• Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises, instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, and using supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
• Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens, providing growth and development information, and promoting wellness and health maintenance.
• Maintains a safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, regulations, and infection-control policies.
• Maintains production objectives by monitoring treatment trends and services rendered.
• Ensures legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policies concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and JACHO standards.
• Updates job knowledge through educational opportunities, reading professional publications, maintaining networks, and participating in professional organizations.
• Enhances the reputation of physical therapy and the hospital by taking ownership of tasks and exploring opportunities to add value.

• Must have completed requirements for and hold a current PTA certification.

• Normal clinic environment.

• Standing approximately 80% of the day.
• Some bending and stretching required.
• Manual dexterity for using a calculator and computer keyboard.

This description provides basic guidelines for meeting job requirements. Responsibilities, knowledge, skills, abilities, and working conditions may change as needs evolve.

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Required: State License

Preferred: Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), Basic Life Support (BLS)

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