- Associates degree from approved schoolof PTA, or equal of Grandfather clause with greater than 2 years experience inmultiple settings.
- Current valid Physical Therapy AssistantLicense in Louisiana, or a temporary permit granted by LSBPTE.
- Successful completion of long termclinical rotations in inpatient and outpatient environments from an accredited PTA school, or one year ofrecent experience in inpatient or outpatient practice.
- Treat patients
- Monitor and assess patients
- Reassess patients
- Assist director of rehab withdevelopment of policies and procedures
- Assist with scheduling of patients
- Documentation of patient care
- Assist with daily operations ofoutpatient and inpatient rehab services
- Assist PT with delivery of services asrequested
Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - New Iberia, United States - Iberia Medical Center
Description
Iberia Medical Center (IMC) in New Iberia, LA is looking for team members who will help advance our vision to be the premier hospital of choice for patients, physicians and employees. We've been caring for our community for over 60 years and offer many diverse career paths. Our new employees experience opportunities to learn and grow while caring for their families, friends and neighbors.
IMC is currently looking to add a Physical Therapy Assistant to join our Rehab Services team on a PRN basis. Under a supervising Physical Therapist & the Director of Rehab Services, the Physical Therapy Assistant [PTA] will be implementingtreatment plans and providing medically necessary physical therapy to restorefunction , prevent disability, decrease pain, and promote healing followingdisease, injury or sickness. The PTAwill help the patient reach his/her maximum potential and assume a place insociety while learning to live within the limits of his/her capabilities. This will be done in a variety of settingsincluding home health, outpatient, and inpatient. The therapist will need knowledge andcompetency to provide care based on physical, psycho-social, education level,and safety concerns for neonate, infant, toddler, adolescent, adult and geriatricpopulations.
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