Job Overview

Employment Type:

Full time

Shift:

Day Shift

Description:

Under general supervision, administers physical therapy treatments to patients, working under the direction of and as assistant to the physical therapist in charge of that patient. Possesses the skills necessary to provide direct patient care specific to each age group in accordance with department protocol. The age of the patients served range in age from infants to geriatrics.

Customers include: patients, family/visitors, co-workers, physicians and their office staff, social services, dietary/nutrition vendors/volunteers, outside agencies, students and all Mercy Medical Center employees assisting the department in the delivery of patient care.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES REQUIRED:
1. Must be able to function as a Physical Therapist Assistant in all commonly practiced aspects of patient care and treatment appropriate for assigned age group.
2. Must be able to give clear instructions to individuals and groups ranging from infant to geriatric.
3. Must be able to plan day-to-day activities and work independently.
4. Must be able to put patients at ease and make them comfortable.
5. Must possess strong interpersonal skills and demonstrate ability to effectively work with other hospital employees and guests.
6. Must demonstrate the ability to interact with others in a helpful and courteous manner.
7. Must be competent in providing clinical care to the patient population described in the department’s description of services section of the policy manual.

8. Demonstrates and promotes customer satisfaction.

MINIMUM EDUCATION, LICENSURE, CERTIFICATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

• Associate degree as Physical Therapist Assistant from an accredited program.

• Licensure (or eligibility for licensure) by the State of Iowa to practice as a Physical Therapy Assistant.

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