PRN OP Physical Therapist Asst Cert - Vincennes, United States - Good Samaritan

Description

Job Description

Essential Job Duties:

1. Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist, provides treatment within the established plan of care to accomplish the established goals.
2. Exercises the skills, safeguards and professional conduct of a Physical Therapist Assistant.
3. Completes documentation of patient treatment, progress and response to treatment.
4. Reports patient progress and changes in patient condition to the Physical Therapist in a timely manner to ensure high quality and safe outcomes.
5. Assists in discharge planning.
6. Maintains effective communication with ancillary departments, team and physicians.
7. Contributes to a high performance work environment by seeking educational resources that enhance and maintain current knowledge and skills.
8. Completes other duties and special projects as assigned.

Secondary Job Duties That May be Reassigned:

1. Assists in orienting staff members.
2. Supervises PTA clinical students, teen volunteers and shadow students.
3. Assists with departmental Performance Improvement Program.
4. Maintains adequate supplies, assists in keeping department clean and ready for patient treatment.

Qualifications

Job Specifications:

• Education: Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Indiana licensure. Continued education as appropriate to maintain/improve job skills.
• Experience: Clinical experience from physical therapist assistant program.

About Us

Why Choose Good Samaritan?

For more than 115 years, Good Samaritan has been dedicated to not only providing trusted, industry-leading health care, but to fill a vital role in southwest Indiana and southwest Illinois. Our hospital continues to adhere to the compassionate principles our facility was founded on and further our commitments to our patients, our staff, and the communities we serve. Good Samaritan is well recognized for its commitment to excellence as a 3-time designated Magnet facility, TJC Primary Stroke Center, and a Level III Trauma Center.

We would love to welcome you to our Good Samaritan family.

About the Team

Thank you for your interest in employment at Good Samaritan Hospital. Please provide all information requested to assure that all your qualifications are fairly considered for current or future vacancies. Your application will remain in our active files for six months. After six months, re-application is necessary. The submission of this application does not automatically result in an employment interview or job offer.

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY POLICY

Good Samaritan Hospital is an equal opportunity employer. It is the policy of this facility to provide equal opportunity to persons regardless of race, religion, age, gender, disability, national origin, color, or any other classification in accordance with federal state and local statements, regulations, and ordinances.