Job Information
Northern Nevada Medical Center ACUTE HOSPITAL PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASST, Full Time - Reno in Reno, Nevada
POSITION:PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST
REQ ID: 341443
SCHEDULE: Full Time; Days
LOCATION: 6500 LONGLEY LANE, Reno, NV;Sierra Medical Center
SALARY: $26.65/Hr. - $39.97/Hr.; To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
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SUMMARY:
The
Physical Therapy Assistant
opportunity is full time and offers a convenient schedule.We are looking for a dynamic indiviual who is responsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The physical therapy assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapy assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.
MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
- CurrentStatePTA Licensure.
- Holds current certificate as Physical Therapy Assistant
- Acute care experience required
- Current BLS certification.
JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES:
- Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice.
- Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff physical therapist.
- Performs all aspects of patient care in an environment that optimizes patient safety and reduces the likelihood of medical/health care errors.
- Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention.
BENEFITS:
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