Physical Therapist Assistant- Ephrata Hospital- PRN

Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level. Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures.

Requirements

• Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients
• Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures
• Coordinates physical therapy activities with the interdisciplinary team
• Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by regulatory agencies and state governing bodies
• Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives
• Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning
• Maintains patient record with accurate documentation
• Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs
• Collaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence
• Acts as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers
• Utilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care
• Provides outstanding service to all customers, fosters teamwork, and practices fiscal responsibility