What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Northern Arizona Orthopaedics?
Benefits:
- Competitive Health & Welfare Benefits
- Monthly $43 stipend to use toward ancillary benefits
- HSA with qualifying HDHP plans with company match
- 401k plan after 6 months of service with company match (Part-time employees included)
- Employee Assistance Program that is available 24/7 to provide support
- Employee Appreciation Days
- Employee Wellness Events
- Monthly performance bonuses
- Potential for Sign on Bonus up to $5000
Minimum Qualifications:
- At least 1 year experience in Physical Therapy (will consider new grads)
- Requires an Associate’s Degree in Physical Therapist Assisting from an accredited program and must be certified in the state of which physical therapist (PTA) practices
Preferred: Two years of experience in an outpatient physical therapy clinic. Experience with orthopedics
Requirements:
- Current state PTA certification
Essential Functions
- Establishes and maintains effective communication with physicians, staff, and other departments.
- Executes plan of care within and in full compliance with state board recommendations and guidelines.
- Responds to patient questions and inquiries as required to resolve problems and maintain high
- patient standards.
- Documents care and other patient information for the medical record and per state practice act.
- Fully integrated as the primary member of the treatment team for each case in caseload.
- Complies with department policies and procedures and state regulations for OSHA and infection control.
- Assists with training Physical Therapy Technicians.
- Maintains patient confidentiality.
About us:
The Center for Orthopedic Research and Education, We don't mean to brag but did you know The CORE Institute has been ranked by Ranking Arizona: The Best of Arizona Businesses!?
• #1 for Orthopedic Practices
• #1 for Healthiest Healthcare Employers
• #3 for Best Healthcare Workplace Culture
• Winner in Best Places to Work
Salary : $43