Travel Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) - $1,800 to $1,880 per week in Macon, GA

Physical Therapy Assistant Location: Macon, GA Agency: SnapCare Pay: $1,800 to $1,880 per week Shift Information: Days - 5 days x 8 hours Contract Duration: 13 Days Start Date: ASAP About the Position Embraces the Select Medical Way and Core Values of the Company: • We deliver superior quality in all that we do. • We treat others as they would like to be treated. • We are results oriented and achieve our objectives. • We are team players. • We are resourceful in overcoming obstacles. One of our 4 Key organizational results is to Keep our Patients and Each Other Safe: Select Medical is an organization where patient safety and employee safety are a priority. This focus on safety is applicable to all business lines and levels of care. To those of us who work for Select Medical, these are more than words. Putting safety first allows us to provide superior care for our patients and provides a work environment where each employee is expected to take care of themselves and each other by making safe choices, using equipment provided, identifying work place hazards, adhering to safety policies and procedures and reporting risks or hazards as soon as possible. Promotes Patient and Employee Safety – Focused on 10 Foot Circle of Safety and displays safety awareness in all of the below key areas: • Safe Patient Handling • Materials Handling • Infectious Diseases • Slips/Trips and Falls • Work Environment Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of personal appearance, attendance and punctuality. Implements treatment goals, plans, and programs as established by the Physical Therapist. Assists the Physical Therapist in carrying out the following therapeutic interventions designed to meet the patients’ long term goals: Posture training, Strengthening exercise, Endurance/cardiac training, Balance exercises, Coordination exercise, Joint mobility and muscle lengthening, Pain relief, Functional skills training, Community re-entry training. Trains patients in locomotion using orthotics, prosthetics, or assistive devices such as canes, crutches, walkers, and wheelchairs. Demonstrates use of gait, belt, and safety awareness. Demonstrates proper guarding techniques. Orders and instructs patients in the use of prescribed equipment. Demonstrates the use of the following modalities: Whirlpools, Hot/cold packs, Paraffin bath, TNS/respond, Wheelchairs/cushions, Therapeutic pool, Ultrasound, Iontophoresis, Fluidotherapy, Air splints. Monitors patient’s response and intervenes as necessary. Uses equipment safely and reports malfunctioning or missing equipment to the appropriate person(s). Identifies and recommends new equipment for purchase. Documents patient progress and response to treatment weekly. Documents patient and family education. Documents family participation weekly. Teaches caregiver to safely assist patient with mobility, transfers, positioning, and exercise. Teaches patient's and family's good body mechanics. Establishes and maintains professional and ethical working relationships with patients and staff. Consults with and serves as a resource to other healthcare disciplines regarding therapy administered and projected treatment goals. Participates in team conferences. Participates as requested in special projects designed to improve quality and efficiency of patient care. Attends continuing education in Physical Therapy and related medical fields to maintain current professional standards. Provides “in-service” education for peers following participation in continuing education seminars. Provides “in-services” in the field of Physical Therapy as requested by other health professionals and community groups. Shares information from recent literature and case studies with peers. Complies with all hospital and departmental policies, procedures, and regulations. Abides by all safety, infection control and other guidelines as required. Utilizes hand-washing techniques. Wears gloves, goggles, and gowns as appropriate. Maintains a clean treatment area. Follows guidelines for treating patients in isolation. Cleans equipment between patient usage as required. Reports personal symptoms of suspected illness or contagious diseases to the Employee Health Nurse. Displays a “customer service” attitude toward patients, visitors and other staff members at all times. Performs other duties as assigned Requirements PTA GA License Resume 2 Professional References Valid ID and SScard