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PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT

independence health systemGreensburg, PA

3 days ago

Occupations

Physical Therapist AssistantsPhysical TherapistsPhysical Therapist Aides

Industries

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and AudiologistsAll Other Outpatient Care CentersOffices of All Other Miscellaneous Health Practitioners
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Physical Therapist AssistantA Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) implements the treatment plan established by the Physical Therapist with age specific considerations. The PTA performs all functions under the direction and on-site supervision of the Physical Therapist. The PTA has a responsibility to participate actively in work process and program development to enhance the work environment.
Essential Job Functions: Performs clinical responsibilities in a manner that provides effective, age specific patient care while achieving optimal outcomes. Adheres to ethical and legal practice standards. Maintains records in accordance with department and system policies that are accurate, concise, timely, and legible. Educates all patients and families in a manner consistent with their level of understanding and therapeutic needs. Captures maximum revenue for quality services provided while maintain established standards of care. Promotes continual performance improvement both within Barclay Rehabilitation and throughout Independence Health. Collaborates with patients, their families, and other health care members to provide excellence in patient care. Participates actively in the ongoing development of new therapy programs and in the enhancement of established programs. Implements a self-directed plan for professional development. Upholds fiscal and operational responsibility. Participates in supervision of studies as actively in professional activities. Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications: Associate Degree, Physical Therapist Assistant. Strong leadership ability, good organizational skills, independent and critical thinking skills, sound judgment. Strong ability to communicate complex and/or controversial topics and concepts to a wide and diverse audience.
Preferred Qualifications:
  • Previous work experience in an outpatient setting.
  • Current Lifeguard Certification through the American Red Cross: Lifeguard/FirstAid/CPR/AEDKnowledge and application of Microsoft Office programs.
  • Experience in specialty areas of orthopedics, neurology, aquatics and, Certification & Clearances
  • Act 34-PA Criminal Record Check from the PA State Police system with renewal.
  • Act 33 with renewal.
  • Act 73 FBI Clearance with renewal.
  • Current Basic Life Support (BLS) approved curriculum of the American Heart Association (CPR and AED) program.
  • Current licensure in State of Pennsylvania as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Supervisory Responsibilities: This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities, but does serve as a coach and mentor for other positions in the department.
Position Type/Expected Hours of Work: Incumbent will be scheduled based on operational need (rotate shifts, standby, on-call, etc.).Travel may be expected locally between Independence Health System /EEOIndependence Health System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of Independence Health System to prohibit discrimination of any type and to afford equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, non-job related disability, veteran status, or genetic information, or any other protected class. Independence Health System will conform to the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable laws and to perform the Essential Functions listed on the Physical Conditions and ability to perform the Essential Functions on the Working Condition chart below.
Work Environment:
  • Effective March 2020 or during pandemic: goggles, face shield and mask are required according to CDC guidelines
  • When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required.
  • Essential – Absolute Necessity.
  • Marginal – Minimal Necessity.
  • Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift.
  • Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift.
  • Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift.
  • Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never
Extreme Heat - xExtreme Cold - xHeights - xConfined Spaces - xExtreme Noise(>85dB) - xMechanical Hazards - xUse of Vibrating Tools - xOperates Vehicle (company) - xOperates Heavy Equipment - xUse of Lifting/Transfer Devices - x - xRotates All Shifts - x8 Hours Shifts - x - x10-12 Hours Shifts - xOn-Call - xOvertime(+8/hrs/shift; 40/hrs/wk) - x - xTravel Between Sites - x - xDirect Patient Care - x - xRespirator Protective Equipment - x - xEye Protection - x - xHead Protection (hard hat) - xHearing Protection - xHand Protection - x - xFeet, Toe Protection - xBody Protection - x - xLatex Exposure - x - xSolvent Exposure - xPaint (direct use) Exposure - xDust (sanding) Exposure - xEthylene Oxide Exposure - xCytotoxic (Chemo) Exposure - xBlood/Body Fluid Exposure - x - xChemicals (direct use) Exposure - x - xMist Exposure - xWax Stripper (direct use) - xNon-Ionizing Radiation Exposure - xIonizing Radiation Exposure - xLaser Exposure - xxPhysical Demands When lift requirement is in excess of 50#, lift assistance (2 person) and/or transfer device is required. Essential – Absolute Necessity. Marginal – Minimal Necessity. Constantly – 5.5 to 8 hours or more or 200 reps/shift. Frequently – 2.5 to 5.5 hours or more or 32-200 reps/shift. Occasionally – 0.25 to 2.5 hours or 2-32 reps/shift. Rarely – Less than 0.25 hours or less than 2 reps/shift. - Physical Condition - Essential - Marginal - Constantly - Frequently - Occasionally - Rarely - Never Bending (Stooping) - x - xSitting - x - xWalking - x - xClimbing Stairs - x - xClimbing Ladders - xStanding - x - xKneeling - x - xSquatting (Crouching) - x - xTwisting/Turning - x - xKeyboard/Computer Operation - x - xGross Grasp - x - xFine Finger Manipulation - x - xHand/Arm Coordination - x - xPushing/Pulling(lbs. of force) - x - 10# - 50#Carry - x - 10#Transfer/Push/Pull Patients - x - xSeeing Near w/Acuity - x - xFeeling (Sensation) - x - xColor Vision -

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Experience level

Mid

Location

Greensburg, PA

Occupation

Physical Therapist Assistants

Industry

Offices of Physical, Occupational and Speech Therapists, and Audiologists

Posted

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