Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Therapy

Physical Therapist Assistant - Inpatient Therapy

US-OH-Kettering

Job :
Type: Part-Time
# of Openings: 1
Category: Rehabilitation
KH Main Campus

Overview

Kettering Health is a not-for-profit system of 13 medical centers and more than 120 outpatient facilities serving southwest Ohio. We are committed to transforming the health care experience with high-quality care for every stage of life. Our service-oriented mission is in action every day, whether its by providing care in our facilities, training the next generation of health care professionals, or serving others through international outreach.

A Physical Therapist Assistant is a licensed professional who assists in the provision of physical therapy treatments, including the provision of patient education and instruction, under the supervision of a physical therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant keeps the physical therapist updated on how the patient is progressing and responding to treatment and documents the information. Major tasks and duties include, but are not limited to: direct patient care, day to day patient scheduling, consultation with physicians, Physical Therapist and other team members, documentation in the electronic medical record, quality assurance and performance improvement(QAPI), clinical education, guest relations, and billing for patient services rendered an other duties as assigned.

• Graduation from an accredited school for physical therapist assistant required.

• [Ohio,United States]Physical Therapy Assistant
  Must be licensed by the State of Ohio.

• CPR certified.
• Ability to perform therapy treatments in accordance with the established plan of care. Ability to communicate with supervising physical therapist, patients, physicians and staff.
• Ability to delegate appropriate treatment activities to supportive personnel.
• Knowledge of and ability to use therapy equipment.
• Knowledge of, or willingness to learn, documentation in electronic medical record.
• Has good interpersonal skills and the ability to multitask.

Compensation details:

PI73605d-

Required

Preferred

Job Industries

• Other