Acute Care Physical Therapy Assistant under the supervision of a physical therapist, administers physical therapy treatments to patients. Work may be performed in one or more areas of Billings Clinic outpatient settings. Skills in multidisciplinary team care conferences, discharge planning, evaluating and treating acutely ill patients, medically complex patients in acute care, participation in ergonomics training and interdepartmental education and departmental work teams, oversight of Rehab techs and PTA students. Use of multiple aspects of EMR for documentation, billing and communication. Shift requirements may vary, working weekends and holidays.
Supports and models behaviors consistent with the mission and philosophy of Billings Clinic and department/service. Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound, electrical stimulation, hot/cold modalities. Instructs, motivates, and assists patients to learn and improve functional activities. Observes patients during treatments and compiles and evaluates data on patients' responses to treatments and progress. Coordinates information with the Physical Therapist. Documents in medical records according to established procedures in an acute care setting. Fits patients for, adjusts, and trains patients in use and care of orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices, such as crutches, canes, walkers, and wheelchairs. Coordinates and confers with other members of the health care team to exchange, discuss, and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment care plans. May 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. Performs other clerical duties, such as timely and accurate entry of patient charges, taking inventory, ordering supplies, answering telephones, taking messages, or completing forms. Utilizes performance improvement principles to assess and improve quality. Identifies needs and sets goals for own growth and development; meets all mandatory organizational and departmental requirements. Participates and attends educational meetings with respect to continuing education, co-worker in-services, and Billings Clinic educational course offerings to enhance knowledge and further professional skills. Maintains competency in all organizational, departmental and outside agency safety standards relevant to job performance. Performs other duties as assigned or needed to meet the needs of the department/organization.
Education: 2 Year / Associate Degree - Physical Therapy Assistant degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant school. Certifications and Licenses: Healthcare Provider CPR certification required at hire. Montana Physical Therapy Assistant license.
Physical Therapy Assistant (1.0 FTE) • Billings, MT, United States
AlliedTravelCareers is working with National Staffing Solutions to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Details of the PTA opening in Livingston, MT:.Ant... Show more
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .AlliedTravelCareers is working with TGL MedStaff to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Butte, Montana, 59701!.TGL MedStaff is seeking... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Centra Healthcare Solutions to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Centra Healthcare Solutions is seeking a Physical... Show more
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details).AlliedTravelCareers is working with TNAA | TotalMed to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Clancy, Montana, 59634!.Travel Nurse Across ... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Kelaca to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Kelaca partners directly with leading healthcare facilities to place e... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Triage Staffing LLC to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Helena, Montana, 59601!.Travel Rehab: Physical Therapy Helena, MT.Shift Details: 8H Days (8:... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Zack Group Healthcare to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Billings, Montana, 59101!.The ideal candidate will possess a current state or equivalent com... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with talent4health to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Helena, Montana, 59601!.Talent4Health is the most candidate-centric agency in the industry.Talent4He... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Pioneer Healthcare Services to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.If you're interested in making a significant impa... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with MedPro Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Joint Commission-certified staffing agency, is see... Show more
Concentric Healthcare Staffing .Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .AlliedTravelCareers is working with Concentric Healthcare Staffing to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA)... Show more
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .AlliedTravelCareers is working with TGL MedStaff to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Helena, Montana, 59601!.TGL MedStaff is seekin... Show more
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .AlliedTravelCareers is working with TGL MedStaff to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Billings, Montana, 59102!.TGL MedStaff is seek... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Prime HealthCare Staffing to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Wolf Point, Montana, 59201!.Prime HealthCare Staffing, a national health care s... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Triage Staffing LLC to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Laurel, Montana, 59044!.Travel Rehab: Physical Therapy Laurel.Shift Details: 8H Days (8:00 A... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Ventura MedStaff to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Wolf Point, Montana, 59201!.Are you ready to take your Travel career to the next level? ... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with National Staffing Solutions to find a qualified Physical Therapist (PT) in Helena, Montana, 59601!.Details of the PT opening in Helena, MT:.Anticipated Start Dat... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Luvo Healthcare to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Luvo Healthcare is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant for a... Show more
AlliedTravelCareers is working with Triage Staffing LLC to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Livingston, Montana, 59047!.Travel Rehab: Physical Therapy Livingston.Shift Details: ... Show more
Competitive weekly pay (inquire for details) .AlliedTravelCareers is working with TGL MedStaff to find a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) in Glendive, Montana, 59330!.TGL MedStaff is seek... Show more
