Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Details

Job Location: Washington Regional Med. Ctr. - Fayetteville, AR

Position Type: PRN

Education Level: Licensed in related field

Salary Range: Undisclosed

Job Shift: Day

Job Category: Therapy Services

Description

Organization Overview, Mission, Vision and Values

Washington Regional Medical System (the "System") is our region's only locally governed, community-owned, not-for-profit healthcare system. The System includes a 425-bed acute care hospital known as Washington Regional Medical Center (the "Hospital") which is located in Fayetteville, Arkansas.

The Hospital is supported by the System- including primary, specialty and urgent care operations - that span across Northwest Arkansas into Harrison and Eureka Springs. Being heavily supported and invested in our community makes Washington Regional a unique employer, encouraging staff to give back to the community in which we live and work … and give back to each other.

Washington Regional Mission, Vision and Values prove to be a firm foundation and inspiration from which we fulfill our purpose.

Mission: Washington Regional is committed to improving the health of people in communities we serve through compassionate, high quality care, prevention and wellness education.

Vision: To be the leading healthcare system in Northwest Arkansas --- the best place to receive care and the best place to give care.

Values: To treat others - patients and their families, visitors, physicians, and each other - as we would want to be treated.

Position Summary

The role of the Physical Therapist Assistant reports to the Physical Medicine Manager. This position is responsible for providing patient care under the supervision of licensed therapy staff.

Essential Position Responsibilities

• Assist physical therapist with patient care, as directed

• Assist with maintaining records and patient schedules

• Maintain department equipment including moving, disinfecting, and partnering with leadership regarding repair needs

• Partner with department leadership regarding maintenance of department supplies

Qualifications

• Education: High school diploma or GED, required.

• Licensure and Certifications: PTA license and CPR, required.

• Experience: Previous experience in a clinical setting, preferred.

Work Environment: This position will spend up to 80% of the time standing and/or walking whole pushing, pulling, lifting and/or carrying up to 50 lbs and 20% of time sitting while performing work in a standard office environment.

Qualifications