Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN
Company: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island
Location: North Smithfield
Posted on: April 16, 2024
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Job Description:
Description
A career at Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, a 20-bed
inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with
Lifepoint Health and Landmark Medical Center, is more than a job.
It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team
caring of people in Rhode Island who need continued care to recover
completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the
North Smithfield area need them! If you are an enthusiastic
individual seeking an environment dedicated to superior patient
care and an organization with a strong mission to serve our
community, we invite you to apply!
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Our Benefits:
New competitive pay rates -
Low therapist-to-patient ratios -
Professional development and advancement opportunities -
Targeted approach to career development -
Strong interdisciplinary teamwork opportunities -
Superior quality patient outcomes -
Supportive leadership and culture -
State-of-the-art equipment - - -
Affordable medical, dental and vision plans provided to meet the
needs of full employees and their families -
Up to 20 days of PTO for full time employees -
6 paid holidays for full time employees -
Tuition reimbursement, continuing education opportunities and
apprenticeship programs for eligible employees -
401(k) retirement plan -
Flexible spending and health savings accounts -
What you will do in this role:
Under guidance of supervising PT: Acquires pertinent information
and implements comprehensive program using varied techniques and
treatment activities; reviews and modifies treatment in response to
changing patient needs; identifies equipment and discharge
needs
Is aware of patient injury/diagnosis and takes all necessary
precautions for observing indications and contradictions
Assists the patient in the preparation for treatment/modality as
necessary
Provides treatment to diverse diagnostic populations and completes
supporting documentation according to hospital policy and State
Practice Act
-Communicates collaborates with support personnel regarding
treatment orders as directed by the supervising PT
Applies the physical agents, therapeutic exercises or gait-training
activates as outlined by the licensed PT, in the patient POC. -
Progresses patients in an appropriate manner when deemed necessary
by the PT
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapy Assistant
Previous experience in the care of patients preferred
Current BLS/CPR
Compensation is from $35 USD per hour or year
We would expect those hired into this job would be paid within this
hourly rate, however, certain circumstances may allow us to pay
outside of this hourly rate. - - -
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Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island strives to maximize the
health, function, and quality of life of those we serve through
comprehensive physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Our
rehabilitation programs provide ongoing care and specialized
treatment to patients throughout their recovery journey. We offer
customized, intense rehabilitation tailored to the individual needs
of those recovering from stroke, brain injury, neurological
conditions, trauma, spinal cord injury, amputation, and orthopedic
injury.
Keywords: Rehabilitation Hospital of Rhode Island, Woonsocket , Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) - PRN, Other , North Smithfield, Rhode Island
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