What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Hillcrest Health Care Services?
Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)PART TIME - HILLCREST HEALTHCARE CENTER – HAWARDEN, IA
Schedule: Part Time-Flexible Schedule
To apply feel free to contact Angie Taylor at 913-444-2828 or angeltaylor@ensignservices.net
Visit us at: www.flagshiptherapy.com to found out how unique we are!
EXPECT TO RECEIVE:
LEADERSHIP OPPORTUNITIES: We are a leadership organization that just happens to be in healthcare. We have opportunities for leadership in therapy management, culture, administration, and as a master clinician to purse advanced clinical skills and knowledge in areas of passion.
RECOGNITION: Appreciation and value from an organization that truly understands and acknowledges the role that therapy has in the long-term care setting. An organization that strives to dignify post-acute care in the eyes of the world and can do so responsibly, morally, ethically and with a set of values that you will see nowhere else in this industry.
SUPPORT: A strong department head team filled with leaders that are dedicated to making US the facility of choice. Our team members back our rehab department 100%!!
COLLABORATION: With in-house therapy you have unending collaboration with all team members in every department. We have cluster models and resources available from facility level and organizational wide for clinical and professional growth and support.
ONE CLINICAL: We have clinical systems in place and specialty programs to support our population as well as being a great opportunity for someone wanting to jump in, build on a solid foundation, and lead a team to greatness as well as unsurpassed collaboration within our nursing and therapy teams.
IN HOUSE THERAPY: Every facility has an in-house therapy team – no contract therapy company. All department teams work for the facility and share the same goals.
Duties:
- Apply evidence-based practices to support clinical interventions.
- Provide rehabilitative treatment to patients with physical functioning disorders under Physical Therapist supervision.
- Administer various rehabilitation procedures, including manual techniques, ambulation, exercises, modalities, and supportive device use, under Physical Therapist supervision.
- Collaborate with the supervising Physical Therapist to assess and adjust treatments according to regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
- Offer consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
Qualifications:
- Physical Therapy Assistant license is required.
- Prior experience in a skilled nursing setting is preferred, but new grads are welcome!