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Clearsky Rehabilitation Hosp

Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)

Clearsky Rehabilitation Hosp, Rio Rancho, New Mexico, United States, 87144


Are you a dedicated and compassionate clinician seeking a fulfilling career where you can make a real difference in people's lives? Look no further! Our state-of-the-art rehabilitation hospital Clear Sky at Rio Rancho, located in beautiful Albuquerque, NM is looking for a full time Physical Therapy Assistant to join our dynamic and thriving healthcare organization committed to providing exceptional patient-centered care, and we want YOU to be a vital part of our team.

What We Offer: Your Path to a Rewarding Career Starts Here!

Our passionate and team oriented Physical Therapist Assistants provide components of physical therapy procedures along with related tasks that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of our patients experiencing injuries or disease while integrating company values into daily practice under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist.

This role will work full time day shifts.

Job Duties include, but are not limited to:

Minimum Job Requirements

We value our employees skills, talents and input. We believe in maintaining hospital environments where employees are valued, treated with dignity, respected, provided educational and training opportunities recognized and rewarded. These values are included in our competitive and comprehensive compensation and benefits.

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Competitive Compensation

Comprehensive Benefits Package including Medical, Dental, Vision

401k Matching

Student Loan Repayment and Tuition reimbursement

Professional Development Opportunities to include CEU Opportunities

Health and Wellness Programs

Career Advancement

Inclusive and Supportive Culture

Work Life Balance

Employee Recognition Program

Assists Physical Therapist in determining patient abilities and/or limitations in establishing treatment goals and in planning appropriate physical therapy treatment.

Under the direction of the Physical Therapist, completes documentation of patient status/progress for assigned patients. Reports observation of patient performance to Physical Therapist.

Provides age-related and culturally sensitive delivery of patient care services.

Collaborates with the patient, team members, and area staff during the rehabilitation process to ensure quality care. Coordinates with interdisciplinary team on patient needs, treatment modifications, and progress.

Assists in safe and efficient management and maintenance of the therapy program areas, equipment and supplies. Complies with quality control, safety, infection and emergency procedures consistent with hospital policy.

May be required to work during inclement weather and other staffing emergencies.

Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.

One year of direct patient care experience in rehabilitation hospital setting preferred.

Basic Life Support/CPR Certification required.

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Contacts

Age of Patient Populations Served: Adolescents, Adults, Geriatrics

Internal Contacts: Patients, Providers, Staff, Volunteers

External Contacts: Vendors, Community agencies and advocates, Regulatory agencies, Patient Families

Physical Requirements Over the Course of a Shift

General Activity:

Motion:

Use of Hands/Feet:

Weight Lifted/Force Exerted:

Body Fluid Exposure - Yes

Other physical requirements:

Stand/Walk 61% to 100% of the timeSit 31% to 60% of the timeDrive 0% of 30% of the timeBend 61% to 100% of the timeSquat 61% to 100% of the timeCrawl 0% to 30% of the timeClimb 0% to 30% of the timeReach 61% to 100% of th timeLift 61% to 100% of the timeCarry 61% to 100% of the timePush 61% to 100% of the timePull 61% to 100% of the timeRight Hand - Gross Motor and Precise function requiredLeft Hand - Gross Motor and Precise function requiredRight Foot - Gross Motor function requiredLeft Foot - Gross Motor function requiredUp to 25 lbs. 31% to 60% of the timeUp to 50 lbs. 0% to 30% of the timeVisual acuity required for patient assessment and documentation of care.Acute hearing required for accurate patient assessment.Prolonged periods of standing, bending, and reaching.Sufficient manual dexterity to operate equipment and computer keyboard.