Physical Therapy Assistant- LPTA

Physical Therapy Assistant- LPTA

PRN/As Needed

Job Summary

Assist to Develop, manage, and coordinate all aspects of RMC Physical Therapy Program along with Rehab Services Director guidance and mentoring. Provide departmental organization, development, leadership, and clinical physical therapy services. Responsible for operational oversight, management, and coordination of all physical therapy staff. Responsible for program and operational development, implementation, monitoring of physical therapy programs with performance improvement input, policies and procedures, marketing and financial performance. Provides direct program marketing of service and maintains physician contacts to ensure success of program. Performs selected patient treatment under clinical oversight and clinical direction from Physical Therapist. Prepares, assists and provide selected skilled and non-skilled clinical interventions.

Minimum Qualifications

Education

Graduate from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant curriculum.

Experience

3 years experience in physical therapy – with at least 2 years in an outpatient orthopedic setting. 1 year experience in management or supervisory role or demonstrated management and supervision skill

Licenses, Certifications, and/or Registrations

Alabama Board of Physical Therapy License, Current BLS or BLS within 90 days of hire required. BWR and/or ARC Lifeguard within 180 days of hire.

Equipment, Tools, Work Aids

Office machines, hand tools, diagnostic equipment, patient therapeutic equipment/machines.

Specialized Knowledge and Skills

Knowledgeable in regulatory and facility policies. Ability to work with patients from birth to geriatric; knowledge of medical terminology, clinical conditions, diseases, and injury; ability to solve diverse clinical and business issues with problem solving approach. Program management skills including productivity, performance improvement, risk management, safety, infection control, marketing and public relations; knowledge of insurance policies and issues. Ability to perform supervisory, management, and business skills.

Benefits

Yes

Approximate Work Schedule

PRN “as needed” hours vary according to the need.