Job Information
Dignity Health Physical Therapy Assistant in Prescott, Arizona
Overview
At Dignity Health living our values means bringing passion into action every day. Dignity Health-Yavapai Regional Medical Center (http://yrmc.org/) (DH-YRMC) now part of CommonSpirit Health is a not-for-profit integrated healthcare provider that offers a broad range of inpatient and outpatient services including network-wide opportunities to advance your career.
Our Rehab Services Team has been honored with the Press Ganey Patient Excellence Award for 2022 and 2023!
As our Physical Therapy Assistant at Dignity Health Yavapai Regional Medical Center, you will help patients in need of physical therapy so they can recover and regain their mobility.
Every day, you will work closely with licensed physical therapists to implement treatment plans, assist patients with exercises, monitor their progress, and document their outcomes.
You will be expected to provide compassionate care, excellent customer service, and maintain a safe and clean environment. To be successful in this role, you must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience with electronic medical records, knowledge of anatomy and physiology, and the ability to work in a fast-paced environment are also highly valued
What started as a simple community hospital is today a state-of-the-art healthcare system with two acute care hospitals a network of primary and specialty care clinics outpatient health and wellness centers cardiac diagnostic centers and outpatient medical imaging centers.
Dignity Health now offers an Education Benefit program for benefit-eligible employees after 180 days. This program provides debt relief and student loan assistance to help you achieve your goals. Full-time employees can receive up to $18,000 over five years, while part-time employees can receive up to $9,000. . Join our team at Dignity Health to take advantage of this amazing opportunity!
Responsibilities
Under the supervision of the Physical Therapist the Physical Therapy Assistant implements and follows the plan of care while providing patient care.
Consults with other health care disciplines to coordinate therapeutic programs and assist with discharge planning for individual patients.
Instructs patients and caregivers in home program exercises and functional activities.
Assists with patient program management while delivering quality patient services.
Qualifications
Minimum:
Graduate of an accredited therapy program.
Licensed to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the State of Arizona.
American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS).
Preferred:
- One year of acute care experience as a PTA.
Pay Range
$39.5352 - $39.5352 /hour
We are an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.