Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN
Description
Under supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist, LPTA performs treatments and provides exercise instruction and demonstration for inpatients and outpatients.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Every effort has been made to make this job description as complete as possible. However, it in no way states or implies that these are the only duties the incumbent will be required to perform. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or is a logical assignment to the position.
- Carries out a program of corrective exercises and treatments for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by Physical Therapist
- Prepares and maintains written documentation as required by the department and regulatory governing bodies and as directed by the therapist.
- Maintains department policies, procedures, objectives, and quality assurance programs, safety, environmental and infection control.
- Supervises students as assigned.
- Assists in requisition, care and maintenance of department equipment and supplies.
- Enhances professional development through participation in educational programs, in-service meetings, etc.
- Abides by the HMH Legal Compliance Code of Conduct.
- Maintains patient confidentiality and appropriate handling of PHI.
- Maintains a safe work environment and reports safety concerns appropriately.
- Performs all other related duties as assigned.
LATITUDE, CONTACTS/INTERACTIONS
All positions of Huntsville Memorial Hospital are part of an interdisciplinary team, and as such, participate in the care and service delivery process through effective interaction with other team members. Primarily interacts with hospital staff, medical staff, patients, and visitors.
Requirements
Education: Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistant program required.
Experience: None required, prior therapy experience preferred.
Licensure/Certification: Current license to practice as a Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant required. Basic Life Support certification required within 30 days of employment, before patient care is administered independently.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Frequent: lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, standing & walking.
Occasional: reaching, bending, squatting, climbing kneeling, twisting.
Visual and hearing acuity required. Work is inside, with good ventilation and comfortable temperature.
Possible exposure to: toxic/caustic chemicals or detergents, moving mechanical parts, potential electric shock, radiant energy, communicable diseases, blood borne pathogens.
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First name, Last name, Email, Phone, Street Address, City, State, Zip Code, Photo, Education, Experience, Summary, Resume, Cover letter
Short answers (3)
- Excluding traffic violations, have you ever been convicted of any criminal violation of law, or are you now under pending investigation or charges of violation of criminal law? If yes, explain.
- Have you been subject to any adverse action(s) by any duly authorized sanctioning or disciplinary agency, or licensing body for either conduct based or performance based actions? If yes, explain.
- Desired Salary:
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- Do you have any criminal convitions or any pending criminal charges; have you ever been convicted, or pleaded "no contest" to a felony and/or misdemeanor?
- Are you now or have you ever been excluded, suspended, or debarred from participation in any federally funded benefit program (ie. Medicare/Medicaid)?
- Have you ever had a professional license, registration or certification reprimanded, sanctioned, suspended, revoked, placed on probation, limited or voluntarily surrendered/relinquished?
- Have you ever worked at Huntsville Memorial Hospital or any other CHC affiliated facility?
- Do you have any relatives or anyone living in your household employed at Huntsville Memorial Hospital?
- I agree to notify the organization in writing within five to seven (5-7) days of receiving any written or oral notice of any adverse action, including, without limitation, exclusion from participation in any federal or state health care or procurement programs, any filed and served malpractice suit or arbitration action; any adverse action by a state licensing board; any adverse action which has resulted in the filing of a report with the state licensing board; any revocation of DEA license; a conviction of any felony or a misdemeanor of moral turpitude; any action against any certification under the Medicare or Medicaid programs; or any cancellation, non-renewal or material reduction in medical liability insurance policy coverage.
- How did you find out about this position?
Written answers (3)
- If you answered yes to the prior question about criminal history, please explain.
- If you answered yes to the prior question, please list the name(s):
- If you selected Employee Referral or Other please specify below: