Physical Therapy Assistant - Murfreesboro - ref. j035815
Overview:
Join our team as a Full-Time Physical Therapy Assistant at Murfreesboro Rehabilitation Center (TrustPoint Hospital's Physical Medicine & Rehab Unit).
TrustPoint Hospital offers the only acute, hospital-based rehabilitation in Middle Tennessee. Our purpose is to help adults and seniors recovering from illness or injury attain the highest possible quality of life by working with patients who are recovering from injuries and illnesses regain movement and manage pain.Our rehabilitation center has a large therapy gym with state-of-the-art equipment and an "activities of daily living area" which includes a kitchen and laundry area. Patients receive focused care and comprehensive support they need throughout their journey to improved health.
This unit offers occupational, physical, speech, and respiratory therapy for adults and seniors. Other services like IV therapy, wound care, and rehabilitation nursing are also provided.
Our goal is to improve the quality of life of our patients and their family members by treating patients who are recovering from injury, illness or disabled patients through the therapeutic use of everyday activities.
Responsibilities:
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
- Observe patients before, during and after therapy, noting status and reporting it to the physical therapist or clinical supervisor.
- Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
- Help patients do specific exercises as part of the plan of care.
- Treat patients using a variety of techniques, such as massage and stretching.
- Use devices and equipment, such as walkers, to help patients.
- Educate patients and family members about what to do after treatment.
- Document timely, accurate and appropriate clinical information in medical record and systems, as required by practice or organizational policy
- Collaborate with other staff in working with the population of the facility to treat, rehabilitate and return patients to the community.
- Communicate clearly and effectively to patients, their family members, guests and other members of the health care team.
- Comply with organizational policies, procedures, performance improvement initiatives and maintain organizational and industry policies regarding confidentiality.
- Demonstrate a positive, empathetic and professional attitude towards customers always. When patient needs are not met, acknowledge and work to resolve complaints. Recognize that patient safety is a top priority.
OTHER FUNCTIONS:
- Perform other functions and tasks as assigned.
Qualifications:
EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:
- Associates or bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university as a physical therapy assistant or similar field acceptable for licensure required.
- One or more years’ experience working with the population of the facility preferred.
LICENSES/DESIGNATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:
- Current active professional license or eligible for endorsement by the state in which the facility provides services.
- CPR and de-escalation/restraint certification required (training available upon hire and offered by facility).
- First aid may be required based on state or facility.
(e.g. emergencies, changes in workload, rush jobs or technological developments) dictate.
We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment regardless of an individual’s characteristics protected by applicable state, federal and local laws.
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