Location: Dublin,GA, USA
Description
IntroductionDo you have the PRN career opportunities as a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN you want with your current employer? We have an exciting opportunity for you to join Fairview Park Hospital which is part of the nation's leading provider of healthcare services, HCA Healthcare.
BenefitsFairview Park Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:
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Our teams are a committed, caring group of colleagues. Do you want to work as a Physical Therapy Assistant PRN where your passion for creating positive patient interactions is valued? If you are dedicated to caring for the well-being of others, this could be your next opportunity. We want your knowledge and expertise!
Job Summary and QualificationsIn collaboration with the patient, the patients family, and other members of the healthcare team the Physical Therapist Assistant PRN is responsible for assisting in the treatment plan to achieve the goals of the patient as outlined by the Physical Therapist. You serve as a key position of the interdependent team, and hold responsibility for achieving positive patient and department outcomes.
What you will do in this role:
You will observe patients before, during and after therapy while noting their status and reporting the results to the Physical Therapist
You will assist the patient in performing different exercises as outlined in the treatment plan provided by the Physical Therapist
You will help the patient learn how to use adaptive equipment
You will provide education to the patient/family and effectively document the therapy process
What qualifications you may need:
Graduation from an accredited school of Physical Therapy Assistance is required
Must be licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation
A current American Heart Association (AHA) or American Red Cross Basic Life Support (BLS) Health Care Provider is required
Prior acute care and/or inpatient rehab experience working as a Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is preferred
Fairview Park Hospital is a 175+ bed acute-care hospital serving the City of Dublin, Laurens County, and the surrounding communities. Our hospital provides 24-hour emergency services, inpatient and outpatient surgery options, and rehabilitation therapy services. Other specialized programs include our Sleep Center at Fairview Park, the Same Day Surgery Center, the Heart Center at Fairview Park, the Womens Imaging Center and much more. We are committed to providing the best for our community. Our facility's stroke center scored A on Patient Safety Report Card. We have been named one of the nations top 100 hospitals by Truven Health Analytics, IBM Watson Health.
At Fairview Park Hospital, our care like family culture extends to our patients, our people and our community. We are committed to each other because when we join together, our patients are cared for in the safest and most compassionate way.
HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the Worlds Most Ethical Companies by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.
Bricks and mortar do not make a hospital. People do. - Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.HCA Healthcare Co-FounderIf you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Physical Therapy Assistant PRN opening. We review all applications. Qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!
We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status