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Job description
Job Identification
nJob Category Clinical Care
nJob Schedule Full time
nJob Shift Shift1 - Day
nLocations 252 S 4th St, Lebanon, PA, 17042, US
nAssignment Category Not Applicable
nFTE 1
nJob Description
nFull Time (80 hours biweekly)
nMonday through Friday 8:00am - 4:30pm
nWeekend & holiday rotation
nGeneral Summary
nPerforms treatments and provides exercise instruction, demonstration and education for patients at an entry to intermediate skill level.
nResponsibilities
nDuties and Responsibilities
nEssential Functions:
nnnCarries out a program of exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as determined by evaluation performed by the Physical Therapist.
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nnAssists the Physical Therapist during patient testing, evaluations and complex procedures according to the rules and regulations of the APTA and PPTA.
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nnCoordinates physical therapy activities in collaboration with the other members of the interdisciplinary team to facilitate achievement of established goals.
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nnEnsures compliance with regulations set forth by the regulatory agencies and state governing bodies.
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nnConducts or participates in training medical and nursing personnel in physical therapy techniques and objectives.
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nnUtilizes safe patient handling techniques for all patient transfers, lifts and positioning.
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nnComplies with PA practice act related to communication with supervising Physical Therapist.
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n nCommon Expectations:
nnnDemonstrates knowledge of the principles of growth and development over the life span of the assigned patient population. Assesses and interprets patient age specific data and provides appropriate, age specific treatment. Provides direct patient care to assigned patient age group(s).
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nnMaintains patient record, as required by profession, with accurate documentation to support medical necessity and functional ability.
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nnEnsures the process design of established policies/procedures, objectives, quality management, safety, environment and infection control standards are utilized consistently.
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nnEnhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs, current literature, in-service meetings, and workshops.
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nnCollaborates with other team members to create a culture of patient centeredness and clinical excellence.
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nnActs as a role model in Red Rules compliance with a focus on hand hygiene and patient identifiers.
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nnUtilizes SBAR as a standard method of communication in all aspects of patient care.
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nnProvides outstanding service to all customers; fosters teamwork; and practices fiscal responsibility through improvement and innovation.
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n nBenefits Offered:
nnnComprehensive health benefits
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nnRetirement savings plan
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nnPaid time off (PTO)
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nnEducation assistance
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nnFinancial education and support, including DailyPay
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nnExpanded Paid Parental Leave
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n nFor additional details: Benefits & Incentives | WellSpan Careers (joinwellspan.org) (
nQualifications
nQualifications
nMinimum Education:
nnAssociates Degree Required
n nWork Experience:
nnLess than 1 year Relevant experience. Required
n nLicenses:
nnnLicensed Physical Therapist Assistant Upon Hire Required and
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nnBasic Life Support Upon Hire Required
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n nCourses and Training:
nnGraduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program. Upon Hire Required
n nWellSpan Health is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy and intention of the System to maintain consistent and equal treatment toward applicants and employees of all job classifications without regard to age, sex, race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, veteran status, disability, or any other legally protected characteristic.
Worksite address
lebanon, PA, 17042, US
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