Physical Therapy Assistant (Outpatient)
Full Time
Exeter, NH 03833 (https://maps.google.com/maps?q=Exeter%2C%20NH%20%2003833&zoom=14&size=512x512&maptype=roadmap&sensor=false)
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Exeter HospitalReq#14281Req#: 14281Full Time,Varied Shifts M/W/F 8-4:30, Tues/Thurs 10:15-6:45Exeter Hospital and Core Physicians part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, proudly serve the beautiful NH seacoast region. Our principal mission is to work together to create healthier communities. What makes us unique is the spirit of our staff who are team-oriented and focused on providing an outstanding patient care experience and quality outcomes for those we are privileged to serve. In addition, we want to ensure that our employees feel well cared for by offering a comprehensive benefits package, bonus incentive plan, on-going training and growth opportunities, wellness resources, special perks, and more.Administers physical therapy treatments to patients working under the direction of and as an assistant to a Physical Therapistfor patients suffering from injuries muscle nerve joint and bone diseases or neurological or developmental disorders to improve and/or restore function relieve pain and prevent disability.Requirements:
Associate's degree
0-3 years of experience
Physical Therapy Assistant – NH
CPR certified within 90 days
Major Responsibilities:
Confers with members of physical therapy staff and other health team members; individually and in conference; to exchange; discuss patient information for planning; modifying and coordinating treatment program and goals.
Observes patients during treatments and compiles data on patients' responses to treatments and progress and reports orally or in writing to Physical Therapist.
Records treatment; response and progress in patient's chart or enters information into the computer.
Instructs patient and family in treatment procedures to be continued at home as appropriate.
Orients; instructs and supervises ancillary personnel.
Performs clerical duties such as taking inventory; ordering supplies; answering telephone; taking messages and filling out forms.
Enhances professional growth and development through participation in educational programs; current literature; inservices; meetings; workshops and provides training to Rehab staff; hospital and community groups.
Maintains a safe and therapeutic environment for patient and family in accordance with hospital standards including assurance and support of patient's rights and responsibilities.
Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled