Inpatient Physical Therapy Assistant (Full-Time)

As a Physical Therapy Assistant at Siskin Hospital for Physical Rehabilitation, you will be responsible for administering and directing appropriate Physical Therapy treatments as prescribed by a qualified physician and directed by a licensed Physical Therapist. Responsible for effective communication and accurate documentation. Displays professional behavior in accordance with APTA Code of Ethics and Siskin Philosophy of Service. Meets mandatory requirements to keep Physical Therapy license active. This individual should be available for weekend hours, as well as weekdays. Come make a difference in the lives of our patients!

Minimum qualifications or equivalents

Education, experience, licensure, certification, and / or specific skills and time frame for proficiency where appropriate.

Education:

· Associate Degree in Physical Therapy

Experience: None required.

Licensure/Certification:

· Licensed or eligible for licensure in Tennessee

· Maintains ongoing CPR certification

· Passes annual UDS PI credentialing exam.

Skills/Competencies:

· Willingness to continue education and professional training.

· Ability to work effectively with others.

· Ability to complete tasks in individual and team capacity

· Willingness to accept and give constructive criticism.

· Minimal computer skills preferred.

Physical / Mental Requirements

Position requires ability to frequently:

· Maneuver patients of varying weights and sizes, with varying functional deficits and abilities to assist with transfer and other mobility activities. Maneuvering patients may also include performing more difficult physical patient activities in cooperation with other staff or utilizing transfer/therapy equipment.

· Perform moderately difficult manipulative skills such as positioning patient or setting up and operating treatment equipment.

· Walk, sit and/or stand for prolonged periods, remain in awkward positions for prolonged periods such as during patient treatment.

· Be able to see and observe equipment monitors and subtle patient changes such as facial expression, color changes in skin, etc.

· Distinguish variations in sound such as voice patterns or pertinent information from background noise.

· Communicate with a variety of people with varying ability to comprehend

· Concentrate on fine detail and attend to a task for varying periods with frequent interruptions.

Siskin Hospital is a Smoke-Free Facility!

Siskin recognizes the major importance of employees’ health and the responsibility of maintaining a healthy and safe environment for all employees, volunteers, patients and visitors. Therefore, all individuals who are offered a position with Siskin are screened for illegal drug, and/or alcohol as part of the post-offer health screening. Individuals whose post-offer health screening results are verified positive for illegal drugs, and/or alcohol use, and/or whose reference and/or background checks are verified unsatisfactory, will be disqualified from employment, their job offer will be withdrawn, and they may be disqualified from applying for employment for one (1) year from the date of the post-offer health screening.

The Cultural Competency and Diversity Plan of Siskin Hospital is designed to help create and maintain an environment that promotes inclusion. Overall, creating the best experience for our patients and our employees. Caring People, Changing Lives.

Job Type: Full-time

Medical Specialty:

• Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

• Weekends as needed