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Clearsky Rehabilitation Hosp Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in Rio Rancho, New Mexico
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 Physical Therapist 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.
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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 time
- Sit 31% to 60% of the time
- Drive 0% of 30% of the time
- Bend 61% to 100% of the time
- Squat 61% to 100% of the time
- Crawl 0% to 30% of the time
- Climb 0% to 30% of the time
- Reach 61% to 100% of the time
- Lift 61% to 100% of the time
- Carry 61% to 100% of the time
- Push 61% to 100% of the time
- Pull 61% to 100% of the time
- Right Hand - Gross Motor and Precise function required
- Left Hand - Gross Motor and Precise function required
- Right Foot - Gross Motor function required
- Left Foot - Gross Motor function required
- Up to 25 lbs. 31% to 60% of the time
- Up to 50 lbs. 0% to 30% of the time
- Visual 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.