Full-time Physical Therapist Assistant in beautiful Wyoming

Full-time PTA needed in Thermopolis, WY Mon - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30pm 1/2-hour lunch. Setting is Outpatient/Inpatient/Home Health. Would prefer someone with knowledge of or a willingness to learn Lymphedema & Pelvic Health. 8-10 patients per day depending on hospital and patient census. Position offers a competitive salary and robust recruitment package. Please forward an updated resume for immediate consideration.

Duties/Responsibilities

Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to treat patient/family needs

Demonstrates competency in implementation of treatment plans. Documents appropriately. Evaluates effectiveness of plan and modifies as indicated, following consulting the Physical Therapist

Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in a patient's care to promote an environment of cooperation and respect.

Provides appropriate information at meetings such as team and family conferences, home health conferences, rehab clinic meetings and others as necessary

Maintains current knowledge of therapy techniques appropriate to the patients at the Rehab Center through the attendance of in-service classes and the appropriate amount of continuing education as required by state licensure.

Assists in appropriate treatments or portions thereof, assesses the accuracy, thoroughness and appropriateness of the care they provide and then provide feedback to the Department Head

Seeks necessary information and input from staff, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure ongoing appropriate patient care.

Has knowledge in the use of therapy devices including exercise tables, fitness equipment, assistive devices, wheelchairs, pulleys, weights and other equipment common to the practice of physical therapy

Demonstrates an awareness of safety in all aspects of patient care.

Performs other duties related to the position as needed. Job duties subject to change as the department evolves and changes.

Participates in HIPAA training and awareness programs and abides by all privacy and security rules as required by Federal Law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.

May be asked to assist Physical Therapist with therapy students, therapy assistant students and other students and provide feedback to the students and the Physical Therapist who are responsible for the students' clinical education.

Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program

Currently licensed in the State of Wyoming or eligible for licensure

Certified in CPR

Ability to attend educational training and seminars

Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills

Exceptional ability to work with employees under fast-paced working conditions