What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapy Assistant position at Yavapai Regional Medical Center?
At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.
· Our exceptional benefits package includes:
· Competitive compensation
· Flexible scheduling
· Career growth opportunities
· Tuition reimbursement
· Relocation assistance for eligible position
What started as a simple community hospital is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals a network of primary and specialty care clinics outpatient health and wellness centers cardiac diagnostic centers and outpatient medical imaging centers.
As you build your career at DH-YRMC you’ll find Prescott is an inspiring place to live work and to enjoy the outdoors.
· It is an inviting community with bygone charm and modern amenities.
· Local residents enjoy four spectacular seasons while the area offers nearly year-round sunshine for any outdoor adventures.
· The carefree relaxed lifestyle offers short commute opportunities so you can focus on your career and your family.
Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center extends this feeling with a strong sense of family security and belonging. Our compassion and commitment to quality care has earned awards such as the Stroke Care Excellence Award (2022) Neuroscience Excellence Award (2021 2020) and America’s 100 Best Hospitals for Stroke Care Awards (2020 2021) and has placed us at the top of the charts in community and nationwide in healthcare. Come experience the incredible quality-of-life that Dignity Health-YRMC and Prescott has to offer! #hellohumankindness
Responsibilities
- Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapy Assistant implements and follows the plan of care while providing patient care.
- Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and assist with discharge planning for individual patients.
- Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
- Assists with patient program management while delivering quality patient services.
Qualifications
Minimum
Graduate of an accredited therapy program
Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Arizona
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Computer skills
Preferred
One year of acute care experience as a PTA
Salary : $25 - $37