Physical Therapy Assistant - Rehab Therapy Center

ProMedica Toledo Hospital is one of the largest acute-care facilities in the region. Our 794-bed hospital is staffed by more than 4,800 professional healthcare employees who serve a 27-county area throughout northwest Ohio and southeast Michigan. We also have the area’s largest board-certified medical staff, which is made up of more than 1,000 primary care and specialty physicians. Excellent customer service skills and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are a must. In addition, for 15 consecutive years, residents of Greater Toledo have named us the Consumer Choice Award winner in our market. In fact, we’re the only hospital in northwest Ohio to receive this honor.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS / SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Reports to the Manager or Director of Rehabilitation.

POSITION SUMMARY

Administers various physical therapy programs under guidelines established by a Licensed Physical Therapist to facilitate rehabilitation of physically disabled patients, to maximize function and independence. Directs patient participation in selected tasks to restore, reinforce and enhance performance; facilitates the learning of those skills and functions essential for adaptations and productivity.

ACCOUNTABILITIES

• All duties listed below are essential unless noted otherwise
• Provides physical therapy treatments, following established plans, under supervision of a physical therapist, taking into account age and educational level, while accurately assessing patient’s response to treatment, as measured by clinical competencies. Can assist therapist in selective measurements, without interpretation, or evaluation.
• Prepares and maintains accurate patient care records according to departmental protocols and demonstrates basic competency for completing accurate billing and electronic documentation under therapist supervision.
• Maintains clean and safe work environment to comply with hospital and department safety standards.
• Demonstrates professionalism in clinical practice. Understands and abides by ProMedica’s mission and values in all interactions with patients, visitors, and co-workers.
• Demonstrates knowledge and ability to advocate, communicate and educate patients of all age groups served including those with physical, emotional, language and cognitive impairments, taking into account age and educational level, as measured by competencies.
• Demonstrates knowledge and skill to utilize equipment safely and appropriately for patient care activities.
• Maintains established departmental policies, procedures, objectives, quality assurance programs and safety standards.
• Manages and maintains productivity standards as established by the department.
• May assist in the supervision of students, rehabilitation aides and volunteers.
• Provides physical therapy in a variety of settings and may be required to travel between ProMedica Total Rehab locations.
• Performs other duties as directed.

Job Requirements

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : Associate degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited institution

Skills : N / A

Years of Experience : N / A

License : Current State license to practice as a physical therapy assistant

Certification : CPR

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

Education : N / A

Skills : N / A

Years of Experience : N / A

License : N / A

Certification : N / A

WORKING CONDITIONS

Personal Protective Equipment : N / A

Physical Demands : N / A

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