PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANT - REHAB SERVICES - Beebe Healthcare

Why Beebe?:

Become part of the Beebe team - an inclusive team positioned in a vibrant, coastal community. Enjoy a fulfilling career as you support the health of our patients and a team focused on excellence.

Overview:

Under direct supervision of the Physical Therapist, assists the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care, administers modalities, trains patients in therapeutic exercise, transfers, and gait training. Performs duties in support of the Beebe Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an efficient manner. This position may be asked to supervise Physical Therapy Aides, volunteers, and students.

Responsibilities:

Excels in professional growth and development. Willingness to work in multiple venues and adjust work schedule to meet department mission. Provides community education in conjunction with hospital education programs. Ability to recognize the need for a change in the plan of care and effectively communicating this to the supervising therapist in a timely manner. Emphasizes and achieves continuity of care through effective documentation and verbal communication. Adequate computer skills to achieve accurate billing and documentation. Professional demeanor and appearance. Ability to effectively and safely transfer patients with significant physical and/or mental impairment. Ability to respond to Specific Task Requests. Demonstrates clinical competence.

Competencies Skills:

Essential:
* Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
* Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
* Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
* Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
* Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
* Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.

Credentials:Essential:
* PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant
* BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
Education:

Essential:
* Associate degree

Other Information:

Will consider a new graduate. Two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.

Starting at:USD $24.62/Hr.