What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Northern Inyo Healthcare District?
JOB SUMMARY: Responsible for the treatment of Physical Therapy patients already evaluated by a licensed
physical therapist, and following through the plan of care set by the primary therapist. The staff Physical Therapy Assistant shall interact with all hospital departments, and medical staff. Maintain the highest degree of confidentiality in all areas involving patients and their related hospital business. Conduct hospital business in an ethical and lawful manner, and is willing to report any knowledge of real or potential fraud or abuse according
to the NIHD Compliance Code of Conduct. Abide by the NIHD Personnel, Payroll Policies and Procedures. Abide by Departmental Policies and Procedures, and standards of performance and conduct.
JOB RELATIONSHIPS:
- Reports directly to Director of Rehabilitation Services.
- Reports indirectly to the Physical Therapists and other management
covering the department.
- Takes daily direction from the Physical Therapist.
4. Works closely with physicians,
patients, family, other staff, nursing, other hospital departments, and with
other referral agencies.
Required:
- Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant Program.
- Holding a current Physical
- BLS within 2
- Interpersonal
effective communication/contact with healthcare team members.
- Analytical skills
develop solutions to problems concerning patient’s body, mind, and spirit.
- Basic computer
- Ability to learn
Manager, OneSource, HPF, One Content.
- Must be able to
Mon - Fri 0900-1730
weekends possible for inpatient on call if needed.
Full time
Salary : $34 - $0