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ID #2701995
State Wyoming
City Sheridan
Job type Part-time
Salary USD TBD TBD
Source Sheridan Memorial Hospital
Showed 2019-09-14
Date 2019-06-20
Deadline 2019-08-19
Category Healthcare
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Home Health Physical Therapy Assistant

Wyoming, Sheridan 00000 Sheridan USA

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ABOUT SHERIDAN MEMORIAL HOSPITAL

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is a progressive, state-of-the-art facility nestled beneath the Big Horn Mountains in beautiful Northeast Wyoming. Founded over 100 years ago, Sheridan Memorial is licensed for 88 beds with over 60 physicians who provide primary medical care and specialty care in more than 15 areas. We are proud of our more than 700 employees who provide personalized, patient-centered care in a healing environment. When people think of excellent healthcare, they think of Sheridan.

JOB SUMMARY

A Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant (LPTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. This is performed in accordance with physician orders and plan of care under the direction and supervision of the Registered Physical Therapist (PT).

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

  • Understands and adheres to established agency policies and procedures.
  • Provides physician prescribed physical disabilities of the patient.
  • Improves or minimizes residual physical disabilities of the patient. Returns the individual to optimum and productive level within the patient's capabilities. Participates with all other health care personnel in patient care planning.
  • Performs all skilled procedures as ordered by physician and according to the plan of care established by the patient.
  • Consults with pt regarding change in treatment.
  • Instructs patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
  • Participates in inservice programs and presents inservice programs as assigned.
  • Participates in performance improvement activities as assigned.
  • Attends all patient care conferences as scheduled.
  • Prepares medical records, progress notes and updates care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner as per agency policy.
  • Performs services planned, delegated and supervised by the pt.
  • Assists in preparing clinical and progress notes.
  • Participates in educating the patient and family.

Sheridan Memorial Hospital is an equal opportunity/Affirmative Action employer and gives consideration for employment to qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability or protected veteran status. If you would like more information about your EEO rights as an applicant under the law, please click here.

Specific demands not listed: Possible exposure to blood and or body fluids / infectious disease / hazardous waste requiring the use of Personal Protective Equipment. Exposure to odorous chemicals / specimens and Latex products.

Pre-employment drug and alcohol screening is required.

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