About Us:
Aptiva Health is a rapidly expanding multi-specialty group with multiple locations throughout Kentucky. We are currently looking to hire a Hyperbaric Chamber Technician for our Louisville office. We are looking for a highly motivated individual to fill this position and begin training immediately.
Physical Therapy Assistant Job Duties:
- Contributes to physical therapist's effectiveness by identifying patient care issues; providing information and commentary; recommending options and courses of action; implementing physical therapy directives.
- Assesses patient health by interviewing patients; performing physical examinations; obtaining, updating, and studying therapy histories.
- Assesses abnormal conditions by reviewing physical therapist's interpretations of patient evaluations and test results.
- Documents patient care services by charting in patient and department records.
- Performs therapeutic procedures by administering manual exercises; instructing, encouraging, and assisting patients in performing physical activities, such as non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and daily-living activities; and in using supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
- Instructs and counsels patients by describing therapeutic regimens; giving normal growth and development information; promoting wellness and health maintenance.
- Provides continuity of care by developing and implementing patient management plans.
- Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with procedures, rules, and regulations, adhering to infection-control policies and protocols.
- Maintains production objectives by noting current treatment trends; monitoring actual physical therapy services rendered to production objectives.
- Maintains legal and accreditation compliance by adhering to policy positions concerning federal, state, and local regulations, and JCAHO standards, anticipating emerging issues.
- Updates job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications; maintaining personal networks; participating in professional organizations.
- Enhances physical therapy and company reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; exploring opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
Physical Therapy Assistant Skills and Qualifications:
- Physiological Knowledge
- Health Promotion and Maintenance
- Creating a Safe Effective Environment
- Motivating Others
- Organization
- Good Bedside Manner
- Excels in Patient Services
- Proficient Documentation Skills
- Problem-Solving Abilities
- Good Communicative Skills
Requirements:
- Physical Therapy Assistant Certification
- Registered NPI Number
- Ability to Work Full-Time and Extended Hours
- Team Player
Job Types: Part-time, PRN
Pay: $26.00 - $30.00 per hour
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Medical specialties:
- Orthopedics
- Physical & Rehabilitation Medicine
Schedule:
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- No weekends
License/Certification:
- Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (Required)
Work Location: In person