Physical Therapy Assistant PRN at Trinity Health

Employment Type:Part timeShift:Weekend ShiftDescription:Mason City MercyOne Medical Center: PRN - hours vary - 8hr day shiftsThis individual provides care to patients under the direction and supervision of a licensed physical therapist. The PTA will implement physical therapy interventions obtain data and document results of treatment sessions. This individual will collaborate with a team of experienced therapists to help promote the patients personalized goals while also supporting our organizational mission values and actions.ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Assists physical therapists in performing tests evaluations treatment procedures and job simulation training.Exercises responsibility for patients personal care and environment throughout treatment.Provides patient treatment as outlined by physical therapists plan of care.Records and reports patients progress towards established goals and data related to care in the patients medical record/chart.Instructs patients in exercises ambulation and activities of daily living safe body mechanics home exercise programs and return to work precautions according to plan of care.POSITION QUALIFICATIONS:Education: Completion of a two-year college program leading to Associate Degree in Physical Therapist AssistantCompliance with the State of Iowa Physical Therapy Association Rules and Regulations concerning licensureExperience: One year experience in acute setting preferred.Special Skills and Competencies: Ability to communicate with patient and instruct them in exercise programs.Our Commitment Rooted in our Mission and Core Values we honor the dignity of every person and recognize the unique perspectives experiences and talents each colleague brings. By finding common ground and embracing our differences we grow stronger together and deliver more compassionate person-centered care. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin disability veteran status or any other status protected by federal state or local law. Key Skills Patient Care,Anatomy Knowledge,Physiology Knowledge,Medical office experience,Office Experience,Patient Assessment,Pediatrics Experience,Home Care,Front Desk,Teaching,Heavy Lifting,Patient Service Experience Experience: years Vacancy: 1