Physical Therapy Assistant

• Assists the physical therapist in implementing treatment programs according to the plan of care
• Administers modalities
• Trains patients in therapeutic exercise, transfers, and gait training
• Performs duties in support of the Beebe Medical Center mission to ensure the highest quality of patient care in an efficient manner
• May be asked to supervise Physical Therapy Aides, volunteers, and students
• Excels in professional growth and development
• Willingness to work in multiple venues and adjust work schedule to meet department mission
• Provides community education in conjunction with hospital education programs
• Ability to correctly identify problems and develop a treatment plan at conclusion of the initial evaluation
• Emphasizes and achieves continuity of care through effective documentation and verbal communication
• Adequate computer skills to achieve accurate billing and documentation
• Professional demeanor and appearance
• Ability to effectively and safely transfer patients with significant physical and/or mental impairment
• Ability to respond to Specific Task Requests
• Demonstrates Clinical Competence

• Associate's degree
• PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant certification
• BLS - Basic Life Saving certification
• Clear Communication Skills Both Written and Verbal
• Able To Keep Confidential Information Regarding Patients, Team Members
• Able To Withstand Crisis Situations
• Has Skills to Provides Customer Service to Patients, Team Members and Visitors
• Knowledge And Experience with Electronic Health Records
• Experience With Excel, Power Point, Word, Visio, Etc.
• Two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred
• Will consider a new graduate

Two years Physical Therapy Assistant experience