Physical Therapy Assistant
Company: Wellstar Health System, Inc.
Location: Marietta
Posted on: September 13, 2023
Job Description:
ResponsibilitiesAttention all Physical Therapy Assistant
candidates! Are you looking to join an organization that promotes
growth and values your passion for providing care and services to
patients, families, and our community? If so, please apply to
Wellstar Health System today and allow us to find the department,
shift, and facility that best suits your needs! - -
- Part Time Days at Windy Hill HospitalAt Wellstar, we appreciate
all that you do - for patients, the community and for other team
members. Much like our care is tailored to individual needs, so are
our careers. By creating a culture that encourages fulfillment for
each of our team members, Wellstar supports individuals in pursuing
their specific career goals and well-being! We want to help you
make the most of all life's moments - both on and off the job.
-Core Responsibilites and Essential Functions
- Provision of Care * Implements the physical therapy treatment
plan under the direction of the physical therapist. * Selects
appropriate treatment activities to progress patient towards goals.
* Revises goals/plan of care in collaboration with the physical
therapist and patient/family * Provides ongoing patient/family
education and training * Provides discharge instructions, follow-up
and referral to community resources as appropriate * Acts as a
referral source for staff, families, physicians on services and
equipment related to rehabilitation services.
- Documentation * Documents each treatment session according to
departmental protocols * Completes and submits family education,
discharge and other required documentation within facility and
program guidelines
- General Requirements * Adheres to ethical business practices by
striving to perform in a manner that conforms to the highest
standards of ethical behavior, integrity and honesty. * Embraces
diversity and demonstrates the ability to work together. *
Maintains confidentiality of all patient information. * Maintains
attendance/punctuality in accordance with system policy and
procedure. * Adheres to departmental dress code policy, including
wearing and displaying ID badge appropriately. * Communicates
information effectively both verbally and in writing with all team
members. Attends and participates in staff meetings, required
inservices, process improvement activities, and other meetings as
requested. * Organizes workload to complete responsibilities in an
appropriate and timely manner. * Utilizes materials and equipment
in a safe and cost-effective manner. * Observes infection
prevention precautions
- Customer Service * Strives to help lead the industry through
vision, technology, innovation and customer service. Strives to
make a difference in the lives of our employees and patients. *
Encourages a positive environment and experience for co-workers and
patients, * Consistently applies AIDET principles in all
interactions with patients. * Encourages a positive environment and
experience for co-workers and patients. Treats patients and fellow
team members with respect. Fosters teamwork with trust, support and
collaboration. * Demonstrates knowledge of service recovery
principles and implements appropriately
- Professional Development * Participates in professional
development and mandatory education activities. * Completes core
and annual competencies according to established departmental
timelines. * Completes all educational requirements required by
discipline to maintain licensure. * Participates in orientation and
training of new employees. * Completes all mandatory hospital
and/or system mandatory requirementsRequired for All Jobs
- Performs other duties as assigned
- Complies with all WellStar Health System policies, standards of
work, and code of conduct. -QualificationsRequired Minimum
Education
- High school diploma Required or
- equivalent Required and
- graduate from an accredited physical therapy assistant program.
RequiredRequired Minimum ExperienceRequired Minimum Skills
- Effective communication skills, customer service focused, team
oriented, and basic computer skills.Required Minimum License(s) and
Certification(s)
- Physical Therapist Asst 1.00 Required 1.00
- Basic Life Support 2.00 Required 2.00Additional Licenses and
Certifications
Keywords: Wellstar Health System, Inc., Marietta , Physical Therapy Assistant, Other , Marietta, Georgia
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