Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)
Company: Select Medical
Location: Saint Charles
Posted on: August 3, 2022
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Job Description:
Job DescriptionCritical Illness Recovery HospitalPhysical
Therapy Assistant (PTA)At Select Specialty/Regency Hospitals, a
division of Select Medical, we care for chronically and critically
ill or post-ICU patients who require extended hospital care. Select
Medical employs over 48,000 people across the country and provides
quality care to approximately 70,000 patients each and every day
across our four divisions. Our mission is to provide an exceptional
patient care experience that promotes healing and recovery in a
compassionate environment. Each employee plays a vital role in
doing that by living our cultural behaviors - celebrating success,
owning the future, being patient-centered, creating change,
thinking first and building trust.Do you love the challenge of
working with medically complex patients? Are you passionate about
delivering an excellent patient experience? If you answered 'yes',
consider an opportunity with us!ResponsibilitiesWe are looking for
valued employees who will be Champions of the Select Medical Way,
which includes putting the patient first, helping to improve
quality of life for the community in which you live and work,
continuing to develop and explore new ideas, providing high-quality
care and doing well by doing what is right.You will assist directly
and indirectly with the delivery of Physical Therapy services to
include transportation, therapeutic exercises, and functional
activities as outlined by treatment plan and in accordance with
state practice guidelines.Implementing treatment goals, plans, and
programs as established by the Physical Therapist (PT).Assisting
the PT in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions
designed to meet the patients' long term goals: Posture training,
strengthening exercise, endurance/cardiac training, balance
exercises, coordination exercises, joint mobility and muscle
lengthening, pain relief, functional skills training and community
re-entry training.Training patients in locomotion using orthotics,
prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers,
and wheelchairs. Demonstrating use of gait, belt, and safety
awareness, as well as demonstrating proper guarding
techniques.Ordering and instructing patients in the use of
prescribed equipment.QualificationsYou will demonstrate an
understanding of patient needs, ensuring that each patient feels
informed and understood, as well as heard. You are passionate about
providing a superior quality of care. You are an inventive problem
solver who thrives in a dynamic environment.Minimum
requirements:Valid state PTA license required.Possess a Basic Life
Support (BLS) certification by start date.
Keywords: Select Medical, Saint Charles , Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA), Other , Saint Charles, Missouri
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