Physical Therapy Assistant PRN - St. Charles Hospital

Essential Functions: 

• Provides age-appropriate therapeutic interventions as directed by the Physical Therapist and monitors response to treatment.  

• Maintains accurate and concise records on treatment provided and patient's progress.  

• Maintains set level of productivity without jeopardizing quality.  

• Precepts in the direction and evaluation of Assistant clinical experience / internship of students from participating colleges, universities, or schools.   

• Maintains departmental policies and procedures regarding safety, infection control, time off requests and timecard recording.  

• Observes and reports patients’ responses to treatment and progress and reports orally and/or in writing to the Physical Therapist.  

This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.  

Education: 

None 

Required Licensing & Certifications: 

• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of current practice (required)  

• BLS Basic Life Support (preferred upon hire, required within 30 days for BSMH, required at hire for RSFH)  

Experience: 

None 

Skills & Abilities: 

• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients   

• Demonstrates general computer skills including data entry, word processing, email, and records management.   

• Analytical abilities to evaluate patient condition, capabilities and progress.    

• Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively interact with co-workers, physicians, patients and families.    

• Requires the ability to work well with all levels of patients, the public and other health care professionals.      

• Demonstrates critical thinking skills.  

Training: 

None