OUTPATIENT PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST

Job Details: Job Location: Mena Regional Health System - Mena, AR, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: Undisclosed, Job Shift: Day, Job Category: Health Care, Job Summary: Under the general supervision of the Physical or Occupational Therapist, the PTA perform job duties of a registered physical therapist assistant and those general duties specific to the Rehabilitative Services DepartmentReports to: Physical Therapist Principal Duties and Responsibilities:  Responsible for maintaining standards of patient care in accordance with hospital regulations, policies and procedures as established for physical therapy. Confers with the physical therapist and medical staff regarding policies and procedures pertaining to the care of their patients in this area. May supervise therapy aides. Must exhibit good rapport with other departments and nursing staff to enhance the quality of patient care. Active in continuous quality improvement studies Assists Physical or Occupational Therapist in patient evaluations Assists with Record keeping Participates in computerized health information systems. Assists with making appointments for patients Prepares reports for departmental and accounting purposes in a timely manner. Maintains standards required by regulatory entities Actively participate in all special events Performs other duties as assigned. May be required to work evenings, nights, and/or weekends on a regular or as needed basis.Qualifications: Education: Minimum Associate’s degree in physical therapy from an accredited institution offering training in this specialty, plus a supervised clinical internship; and licensed as a PTA in the State of Arkansas.Experience: Two to four years’ experience preferred.