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Physical Therapy Assistant needed in Arlington, Texas!

About Our Facility HealthSouth Rehabilitation Hospital of Arlington, TX is a 65 Bed freestanding comprehensive hospital offering specialized inpatient and outpatient programs. We will develop an individualized treatment plan based on the needs and goals identified by you, your family and our rehabilitation team. Then we will use that plan as a guide, working together to help you reach the highest level of physical, social and emotional well-being. HEALTHSOUTH is an Equal Opportunity Employer. About Healthsouth Healthsouth is one of the nation´s largest providers of rehabilitative healthcare services. Healthsouth places a priority on clinical excellence, responsiveness to individual patient needs, highly specialized treatment programs and innovative thinking that leads to increasingly positive outcomes and opportunities - for patients and staff. To achieve these standards, Healthsouth actively seeks the best professionals in the business. Our employees are critical to our success. Job Description The Physical Therapist Assistant provides physical therapy treatment and patient care according to hospital, state, professional and federal regulations and guidelines. In addition, the position: * requires effective communication skills for working with patients, families, caregivers, and departmental and interdepartmental relationships. * requires competency in physical treatment. * performs physical therapy treatment tasks as delegated by and supervised by physical therapists. * maintains open and on-going communication with hospital departments to ensure patient, staff, and hospital needs are met. The Physical Therapist Assistant creates an environment and culture that enables the hospital to fulfill its mission by providing patient safety and patient-centered treatment. POSITION REQUIREMENTS License or Certification: * Must have current state license or certification; in states where licensing is not required, defer to state practice act. * CPR certification preferred unless otherwise required by hospital policy. Education, Training and Experience * Successfully completed a Associate´s degree from an accredited physical therapy assistant program Machines, Equipment Used: * General office equipment such as telephone, copy machine, fax machine, calculator, computer. Physical Requirements: * Visual acuity and ability to communicate sufficiently to conduct safe patient care duties * Ability to lift, lower, push, pull, and retrieve objects weighing a minimum of 30 pounds, which includes participating in patient mobility activities. Skills and Abilities: * Ability to speak, read, write and comprehend English. * Ability to complete job requirements and meet deadlines in a detail-oriented manner * Ability to communicate effectively in both writing and verbal arenas as well as via email. * Ability to work independently with remote supervision. Environmental Conditions: * Indoor, temperature controlled, smoke-free environment. Occasional outdoor exposure * Exposure or potential exposure to blood and body fluids may be required. * Handicapped accessibility. * May work under stressful circumstances at times. Proficiency or Productivity Standards: * May be required to work weekdays and/or weekends, evenings and or night shifts if needed to meet deadlines. * May be required to work on religious and/or legal holidays on scheduled days/shifts. * Will be required to work as necessary during disaster situations, i.e. before, during or after a disaster. * May be required to stay after workday to assist after a disaster situation until relief arrives. * Regular attendance and reporting on time to work is a requirement of position.

Job Title: PHYSICAL THERAPY ASSISTANTLocation: Kirtland AFB-Albuquerque, New MexicoSPECIFIC TASKS.Provide a full range of physical therapy assistant services, including the services given below, as directed by the supervising physical therapist.Carry out a program of corrective exercise and treatment for assigned patients, as directed by the head physical therapist. Under supervision, administer such treatment as exercise, gait training, massage, whirlpool, hot packs, diathermy, ultrasound, paraffin, ice packs and traction. Instruct patients on segments of the program including proper use of wheelchairs, crutches, braces, and prosthetic appliances and devices.Administer traction to relieve neck and back pain, using intermittent and static traction equipment. Instruct, motivate, and assist patients to learn and improve functional activities, such as preambulation, transfer, ambulation, and daily-living activities. Observe patients during treatments and compile and evaluate data on patient´s responses to treatments and progress and report orally or in writing to the physical therapist.Fit patients for, adjust, and train patients in the use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs.Confer with members of the physical therapy staff and other health team members, individually and in conference, to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment programs. Coordinate with other departments and the clinic staff to provide complete care to patients. Act as a liaison with nursing, medical staff, and other therapists to facilitate problem solving and coordination of services. Act as educational resource.Give orientation, direction and instruction to new physical therapy assistants and physical therapy aides.Perform clerical duties, such as taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephone, taking messages, filling out forms, scheduling patients, and staffing the reception area. Maintain and care for department equipment and supplies and storage. Maintain department records and files in accordance with facility policies. Perform coding of patient encounters and workload.Measure patient´s range-of-joint motion, length and girth of body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of specific treatments or to assist physical therapist to compile data for patient evaluations. Monitor treatments administered by physical therapy aides.QUALIFICATIONS.Graduation from a physical therapy assistant program accredited by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).A current, valid State license as a physical therapy assistant in any one of the fifty States, the District of Columbia, the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, or the U.S. Virgin Islands.Have at least 12 months of experience within the last 36 months.

Led by our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and therapists, HealthSouth Scottsdale provides inpatient rehabilitation day hospital and outpatient services.

About Hospital: HealthSouth Scottsdale Rehabilitation Hospital in beautiful, Scottsdale, Arizona, is a 50-bed acute rehabilitation hospital located at 96th Street and Shea Boulevard and has been serving the greater Scottsdale community since 1989. Led by our multidisciplinary team of physicians, nurses and therapists, HealthSouth Scottsdale provides inpatient rehabilitation day hospital and outpatient services.