Physical Therapist Assistant - Rehab Services

US-NM-Ruidoso

Careers (External)

Req #: 48252
Type: PRN

Presbyterian Healthcare Services

				Overview:

Summary:
Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, applies a variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical and developmental disorders      

Type of Opportunity: Per Required Need      
FTE:  0.001000      
Exempt:  No      
Work Schedule: Days    

Responsibilities:

Responsibilities:
*Treats patients regarding the application of a wide variety of therapeutic interventions for rehabilitation of physical function and developmental disorders. 

*Must demonstrate knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of patients served

*Oversees and insures a comprehensive rehabilitation program designed to meet the physical, psychosocial, and immediate environmental well-being of the patient

*Promotes patient/caregiver self-determination by optimizing outside resource utilization to achieve the highest level of independence.

*Coordinates and communicates with various disciplines or services involved in patient care. 

*Coordinates efforts toward discharge goals established at initial evaluation and during episode of care.  

*Is a patient advocate.

*Other duties as assigned.

*Settings may include inpatient, outpatient, long term care, community based care

Qualifications:

Other information:
Physical Therapist Assistant
*Requires detailed knowledge of physical therapy in terms of what and how work is to be done as well as why it is done, this level includes interpretation of data.
*Basic computer skills required.
*Basic understanding of the rules and regulations of the specific setting
 
Physical Therapist Assistant  Home Health Care
*All of the requirements listed under physical therapist assistant and
*Needs to have current drivers license and auto insurance

Experience:  
*Physical Therapist Assistant: Less than one year experience in physical therapy.
*Physical Therapist Assistant  Home Health Care: One year experience in supervised clinical practice in acute care or rehab setting preferred.

Education:
Essential:
* Associate Degree

Education specialization:
Essential:
* Physical Therapy

Credentials:
Essential:
* Physical Therapist Assistant
			
Share this job: