Physical Therapy Assistant Job at White River Health System Inc, Batesville, AR

dXpOQ0hRNGxqRTVhc0VZYVZlcS85QzQ4RVE9PQ==
  • White River Health System Inc
  • Batesville, AR

Job Description

Job Description

Job Description

Physical Therapy Assistant

Job Summary: Fun ctions as a member of the Outpatient Therapy team and provides quality care for patients referred for services by a licensed physician.

Job Duties

White River Health is looking for an ambitious physical therapist assistant (PTA) to join their outpatient therapy team. New grads are welcome to apply as mentorship is always available. The rehab team consists of five physical therapists (PT), two PT assistants, two occupational therapists, and a speech and language pathologist. The treatment types consist of some neurological disorders but are primarily orthopedic in nature. White River Health is a teaching facility, always encouraging advancement of knowledge and skills and works closely with local colleges to provide clinical experience for therapy students. Generous continuing education benefits and MedBridge courses are available to all therapy staff.

Functions as a member of the Outpatient Rehabilitation Team and provides quality care for patients referred by a licensed physician. Completion of a physical therapy assistant program with clinical experience from an accredited school and an Arkansas physical therapy license required. Oral and written ability is necessary to communicate with patients and co-workers. Knowledge and ability to carry out treatment plans as prescribed by the evaluating therapist is required. Must possess the ability to interpret and write medical abbreviations, good communication/human relation skills, knowledge of indications and contraindications to all utilized modalities. Physical ability to lift, bend, push, and pull throughout each shift is mandatory. Performs other duties as assigned by supervision. Some travel to our other locations may be required but Batesville will be the home base.

Qualification:

  1. Education: Associates degree in the field of physical therapy assistant from an approved school. Active license in Physical Therapy for the state of Arkansas.
  2. Training and Experience: successful completion of an accredited college program in physical therapy assistant including clinical experience. Up to date CPR certification.
  3. Job Knowledge: demonstrate competence in leadership skills, rehab principles, and procedures. Possess skills and knowledge are necessary to care for patients according to their age specific needs.

Essentials:

  1. Must be able to report to work fit for duty and free of any adverse effects of illegal drugs, medical marijuana, prescription medication, and/ or alcohol.
  2. Must be able to effectively communicate both orally and in writing with other individuals.

Job Tags

Local area, Work from home, Shift work,

Similar Jobs

Sound Physicians

Intensivist Job at Sound Physicians

 ...serve. Ready to grow your career in a place that values community and collaboration? Let's talk. We are seeking an experienced Intensivist who has a skillset managing VV/VA ECMO patients to join our team at St David's and Heart Hospital of Austin. Phenomenal people to... 

Nazareth Hospital - Vituity

Hospitalist - Physician Job at Nazareth Hospital - Vituity

 ...Hospitalist - Physician at Nazareth Hospital - Vituity summary: This position seeks board eligible or certified hospitalist physicians for night shifts at Nazareth Hospital in Philadelphia as part of Vituity's physician-owned partnership model. The role emphasizes clinical... 

WHIZZ

Repossession Agent with Military/Security Experience Job at WHIZZ

 ...release stolen/confiscated bikes, including from tow yards. Travel within Philadelphia and to other cities as needed to carry out...  ...in a fast-paced and changing environment. Minimum 1 year of experience in security, police, military, or a related field (preferred).... 

HCRC Staffing

Physician Assistant Georgetown TX Job at HCRC Staffing

 ...Physician Assistant Georgetown TX (30 min N of Austin) Urgently Hiring $120k to $130k We are looking for a motivated Physician Assistant to join our medical group full-time in Georgetown, TX.We are a highly reputable, growing multidisciplinary team that believes... 

Future Tech Enterprise, Inc.

ServiceNow Queue Manager Job at Future Tech Enterprise, Inc.

 ...and services to commercial, federal, and global clients. We are proud partners with technology innovators such as Dell Technologies, NVIDIA, Dell, Cisco, and others, helping our customers transform operations and drive digital modernization. #LI-Remote...