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Physical Therapy Assistant

CHI St Vincent Hot Springs

#Sign On Bonus #CPR Certification #Documentation #Multidisciplinary Team #Orthopedic Surgery #Treatment Plan #Stroke #Magnet Hospital #Relocation Assistance #Traumatic Brain Injury #Physical Therapy Assistant #Balance

Other On Site 0-2 yrs$10,000 / YEARPosted 4 months agoCloses Jan 29

Location

Hot Springs, Arkansas

Salary

$10,000 / YEAR

Quick overview

The Physical Therapist Assistant will help patients rebuild or maintain physical well-being using various treatments to reduce pain, build strength, and improve balance following injury, illness, or aging issues. Responsibilities include treating patients with neuro/musculoskeletal movement disorders, documenting treatments, and collaborating with a multidisciplinary team to execute treatment plans.

Requirements summary

Candidates must possess a current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the State of Arkansas and have successfully completed a Physical Therapy Assistant program, including a three-month internship with hands-on patient care. CPR Certification is also required for this role.

associate degreeDocumentationPatient CareCollaborationTreatment PlanningPhysical TherapyTraumatic Brain InjuryPain ReductionStrength BuildingStroke RehabilitationSkin Integrity ManagementEndurance ImprovementOrthopedic Injury Recovery

Job description

Where You’ll Work CHI St.
Vincent, a regional health network serving Arkansas, is part of CommonSpirit Health.
We have served Arkansas since 1888 with a history of many firsts.
Together with more than 4,500 coworkers, 1,000 medical staff, and 500 volunteers, we consistently receive praise for care advancements.
With more than 280 licensed beds, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization serving the health care needs of Hot Springs, Ark., and surrounding communities.
CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs and CHI St.
Vincent Infirmary in Little Rock are two of just over 400 Magnet hospitals nationwide and two of just four in Arkansas.
As a Magnet institution, CHI St.
Vincent Hot Springs achieved Magnet status for the first time on October 14, 2020 and employs the highest standards of quality and ensures that patient care and safety are the top priority.
Studies show that Magnet hospitals have better overall patient outcomes than non-Magnet hospitals.
CommonSpirit Health was formed by the alignment of Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) and Dignity Health in 2019.
With our combined resources, CommonSpirit is committed to building healthy communities, advocating for those who are poor and vulnerable, and innovating how and where healing can happen, both inside our hospitals and out in the community.
CHI St.
Vincent provides you with the same level of care you provide to others.
We care about our team member well-being and offer benefits that complement and support your work/life balance Job Summary and Responsibilities As our Physical Therapist Assistant at CHI St Vincent Hot Springs, you’ll help our patients rebuild or maintain their physical wellbeing following an illness, injury, or issues with aging.
Using various treatments, you will help patients reduce pain, build strength and endurance, increase range of motion, or develop better balance to keep them functioning at their best level.
You’re always ready for the next task.
Our physical therapy team sees several patients a day for initial evaluations, re-evaluations, or treatments.
You’ll work with a variety of backgrounds - orthopedic injury or surgery recovery, traumatic brain injury, stroke, or conditions affecting balance, to name a few.
This environment is busy and fast-paced but full of collaborative and supportive team members willing to offer help, advice, or mentoring at any time.
To thrive as a physical therapist assistant, you must be a team player.
You’ll constantly collaborate with other therapists, patients, and their families to seek the best possible treatment outcome.
You should be personable, positive, and motivated to provide quality care to a wide variety of patients every day.
Following an outlined treatment plan, the Physical Therapy Assistant will treat patients with neuro/musculoskeletal movement disorders and skin integrity problems.
Work with a multidisciplinary team of physicians and therapists to execute a treatment plan for each patient Document all treatments and note any status changes Seek new learning opportunities and be a resource when others need to learn from you Consistently offer the best care possible to every patient We are offering a $10,000 sign on bonus to hires who meet the eligibility requirements.
We also offer referral incentives as well as relocation assistance.
Job Requirements Current Physical Therapy Assistant License in the State of Arkansas Must have completed a Physical Therapy Assistant program and successfully complete a 3 month internship that includes hands on patient care CPR Certification is required

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