Physical Therapist Assistant- Deatrick Commons (Outpatient)- PRN

Job description

PRN (As Needed) Monday - Friday Varied Day/Evening Shifts Weekend and holiday rotation: Float: Gettysburg, Hanover, Gettysburg Hospital: General Summary: Performs treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level. Duties and Responsibilities: Essential Functions: - Carries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist. - Assists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA. - Coordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals. - Ensures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies. - Conducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives. - Utilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning. - Complies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist. C...