Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Great Bend, KS at Fusion Medical Staffing

Facility Details
Facility: Please Contact for facility info

Job Details
Starts: ASAP
Assignment Length: 13
Shift: Days
Call Off Policy: Please Contact for Info
Job Quantity: 1
Type: Travel

Job Description
Physical Therapy Assistant Qualifications/Requirements:

• One to three years experience as a Physical Therapy Assistant preferred
  
• Other certifications may be required for this position
  
• Critical thinking, service excellence and good interpersonal communication skills, ability to read/comprehend written instructions, ability to follow verbal instructions, PC skills
  
• Physical Abilities: Remain in a stationary position, move about, move equipment (50-100lbs), pushing, pulling, bending. The following is a summary of the major job duties of this job. Other duties may be performed, both major and minor, which are not mentioned below. Specific activities may change from time to time.
  
• Communicates and collaborates with physicians and other health team members.
  
• Provides and coordinates patient care with other health team member.
  
• Monitors patients' responses to interventions and reports outcomes.
  
• Administers medications as ordered with appropriate documentation.
  
• Monitor and evaluates patients before, during, and post procedure depending on unit.
  
• Shares on-call responsibilities with a 30-minute response time if required.
  
• Maintains cleanliness of rooms and adequate stock of supplies.
  
• Transports patients as needed.
  
• Performs other duties as assigned. Required Essential Skills:
  
• Interpersonal Skills - to work effectively with a variety of personnel (professional and ancillary) to present a positive attitude and a professional appearance.
  
• Technical/Motor Skills - Ability to grasp, fine manipulate, push/pull, and able to move about when assisting with procedures and/or using department equipment.
  
• Mental Requirements - Must be able to cope with frequent contact with the general public, customers, and meeting deadlines under pressure. Must be able to work under close supervision occasionally as well as working without assistance from other personnel. Must be able to contend with irregular activity schedules occasionally and continuous concentration to detail.
  
• Sensory - Visual acuity, ability to effectively communicate
• Fusion is an EOE/E-Verify Employer