What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time position at Mimbres Valley Medical Center?
Physical Therapy Assistant - Full Time
Mimbres Valley Medical Center is your community medical provider, serving southwestern New Mexico area and its residents with inpatient, outpatient, medical, surgical, diagnostic and emergency care. We are your family, friends and neighbors, and we work with and for our community to provide quality healthcare that fits your life and lifestyle.
We’re making a difference in our friends’ and families’ lives and would like you to join our team.
Position Details:
Full Time
Shift:
Hours: 40 per Week, 8 Hour Shifts
Job Summary:
- Responsible for assisting the physician in providing direct patient care and health teaching designed to meet the age/developmental specific needs of the health care patients.
- Treatments follow rationale and goals established in assessment. Treats patients with appropriate frequency and length of time according to evaluation and individual patient needs.
- Performs direct patient care at a highly professional level and on a timely basis to meet the daily needs of the inpatient and outpatient schedules.
- Completes documentation in timely manner and accurately with required information. Including 10th visit progress notes weekly notes/discharges.
- Assists physical therapist with the development of treatment plans and goals, as well as discharge plans and summaries.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited PT Assistant program.
- NM PT Assistant Licensure.
- Current BLS Certification or obtain per policy upon hire; maintain such certification
- 2 years Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
- Ability to communicate positively and effectively with physicians and patients
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Opportunities for professional development and advancement.
- Supportive work environment with a collaborative team.
- Comprehensive healthcare coverage.
- Retirement savings plan.
- Paid time off and flexible scheduling options.
- Student loan repayment program.
Behaviors
Preferred- Team Player: Works well as a member of a group
- Detail Oriented: Capable of carrying out a given task with all details necessary to get the task done well
Motivations
Preferred- Ability to Make an Impact: Inspired to perform well by the ability to contribute to the success of a project or the organization
Equal Opportunity Employer
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