Physical Therapy Assistant

Overview

JOB ANNOUNCEMENT

 

JOB TITLE:             Physical Therapy Assistant

DEPARTMENT:      Therapy

REPORTS TO: ​​        Physical Therapist

SALARY: ​​                 DOE/DOQ

JOB TYPE: ​              Full-Time/Non-Exempt/Permanent

OPEN DATE:            10/17/2024

CLOSE DATE:         Until filled

JOB OVERVIEW:

Oversees helping patients complete physical therapy exercises based on instruction and directions from an attending Physical Therapist and their treatment plans.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

·         Help patients stretch and exercise certain muscle groups.

·         Read instructions from Physical Therapist.

·         Works directly with Physical Therapist to assist patients.

·         Speak with families to find best at-home techniques for home exercises.

·         Keep the therapy area clean and organized.

·         Assist with transferring patients with assistive devices to the therapy area.

·         Complete administrative tasks like scheduling appointments, filing paperwork, completing patient documentation.

·         Teach patients exercises, strength training, and balance training per direction from Physical Therapist.

·         Report to Physical Therapist regarding patient outcomes.

·         Work closely with patients to help them recover from injuries, gain strength, and improve activities of daily living.

·         Provide physical therapy treatments and patient care according to state, federal, and professional guidelines.

·         Other duties as assigned to maintain and enhance the operation of the department.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

·         Occasionally required to stand, walk, sit, use the hands to finger, handle or feel objects, tools, or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell.

·         Must be able to lift and/or carry up to 50 pounds and push-pull 50 pounds.

·         Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Frequent exposure to conditions common to a medical/clinical facility, such as exposure to communicable diseases, toxic substances, ionizing radiation and medical preparations

 

QUALIFICATIONS:

·         Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant program.

·         Wyoming Physical Therapist Assistant license.

·         Must be able to pass a criminal background check under the Indian Child Protection Act and Family Act (P.L.101-630).

·         Current BLS Certification or must be able to obtain it within 60 days of hire.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS:

Competitive wages (no state or local tax)
17 Federal Health Insurance Options
Dental and Vision Insurance
Life insurance
401k Retirement Plan with up to 4% match
Employer Paid Short Term Disability Insurance
Supplemental Insurance
Leave Benefits
Student Loan Repayment Options (certain eligibility requirements apply)
IMPORTANT APPLICATION CRITERIA:

Submit a complete application with supporting documents either online or to WRFCHC Human Resources Department located at 120 North 6th East (Old DFS Bldg.), Riverton WY 82501.  Applicants must submit all supporting documents to be eligible for the position they are applying for.
Supporting documents: Driver’s License, Tribal ID, High School Diploma/GED, Degree or professional credentials, and other supporting documents that verify required qualifications.
Applicants not living in the local area may submit a cover letter, resume, and supporting documents in lieu of an application as an initial statement of interest for a particular job announcement. However, the applicant must follow-up with an official Wind River Family and Community Health Care job application.
Applicants who have a current application on file are required to submit a letter of interest for each position in which they want to be considered for. The letter should address how they meet each qualification. Supporting documents must be attached to the letter of interest.
Telephone calls are not accepted in place of an employment application or letter of interest.
When the position qualifications require a driver’s license, education, or professional credentials, the applicant must submit copies of certificates, licenses, degrees, and other supporting documentation. Applicants who do not provide supporting documents will be disqualified.
WRFCHC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Preference will be given to a qualified tribal member, then a qualified tribal member of a federally recognized tribe and then other qualified candidates.
Qualified Indian Preference applicants must provide a copy of their tribal enrollment identification card or a Certificate of Indian Blood.
Background investigation, drug and alcohol screening are required as a condition of employment.  Refusal will render the applicant ineligible for employment.
For information or questions, please contact Human Resources at 307-856-9281 ext. 367.

 

 

 

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