Physical Therapy Assistant / Acute / FT Days
UHS
Summary
The staff physical therapist assistant functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
Job description
Position Summary
The staff physical therapist assistant functions under the general supervision of the physical medicine lead and under the direct supervision of the therapist responsible for a specific patient's care. The staff physical therapist assistant assumes the responsibility and accountability for a designated group of patients and provides physical therapy modalities, treatment procedures, and wound care, including the application of topical medications, as determined by a treatment plan established by a physical therapist and in accordance with established hospital and departmental policies and procedures; maintaining the highest degree of quality patient care.
Job Duties/Responsibilities
- Provides patient care in accordance with physician's orders and plan of care established by the evaluating physical therapist, including wound care and the application of topical medications
- Takes measurements and assessments of patient status, within the limitations of his/her licensure and ability, as appropriate in carrying out the plan of care
- Maintains communication and collaboration with the evaluating physical therapist to promote maximum benefits from therapy
- Implements education plan as outlined by the evaluating therapist, determines additional educational needs of the patient, family, caregiver or significant other as they arise and in collaboration with the evaluating therapist and provides education to meet those needs
- Follows plan for discharge and discusses with the evaluating therapist any additional discharge concerns that arise during care
- Communicates with patient, family, caregivers, significant other and members of the healthcare team to promote maximum benefit of care
- Measures progress to assist in assessing the effectiveness of the treatment given and collaborates with the evaluating therapist to modify treatment to achieve goals
Qualifications
Education, Training, Experience and Licenses/Registrations Required:
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
Physical and Sensory Requirements
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
- Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
Requirements
- Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)
- BLS from the American Heart Association (or obtained during orientation) and maintain certification throughout employment
- Ability to read, write and converse in English
- Ability to communicate with patients, families, staff, physicians, support agencies, vendors and others
- Ability to evaluate and interpret information and make independent decisions
- Ability to respond to pages
- Ability to lift and transfer patients exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds frequently
- Ability to tolerate prolonged walking, standing and/or sitting
- Has sensory skills to differentiate clinical signs and symptoms
- Ability to remain calm and composed under stress, including emergency response to patient incidents
Benefits
- Competitive Compensation
- Generous Paid Time Off
- Medical, Dental & Vision
- Prescription Drug Plan
- 401(k) With Company Match
- Discounted Stock Plan
- SoFi Student Loan Refinancing
- Career Development Opportunities
Company overview
Universal Health Services, Inc. (UHS) is one of the nation's largest and most respected providers of hospital and healthcare services, operating as a Fortune 300 corporation headquartered in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania. Founded in 1979, UHS has grown into a major healthcare enterprise with approximately 99,000 employees and annual revenues exceeding $14 billion. The company operates through its subsidiaries, managing 29 acute care hospitals, 331 behavioral health facilities, and 60 outpatient and other facilities across 39 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, and the United Kingdom. UHS provides comprehensive healthcare services including acute care, behavioral health treatment, cancer centers, and ambulatory surgical centers. The company's strategy focuses on building or acquiring high-quality hospitals in rapidly growing markets and investing in advanced medical equipment and skilled personnel to become the leading healthcare provider in each community it serves. UHS is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: UHS) and has established a strong reputation for delivering compassionate, high-quality care while maintaining financial stability and operational excellence.