Physical Therapist Assistant - IRF PRN

Company: Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital
Location: Chandler
Posted on: June 3, 2025

Job Description:

Description: Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital is proud to be recognized by Newsweek as the Rehabilitation Hospital in Arizona. A career at Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital, a 50-bed state-of-the-art inpatient acute rehabilitation hospital operated jointly with Lifepoint Health and Dignity Health, is more than a job. It's a chance to be a vital member of an interdisciplinary team caring for people in the "Valley of the Sun" who need continued care to recover completely. You have specialized skills and our patients in the Phoenix metropolitan 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! Qualifications: 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.
Conducts the class/group situations (stroke, SCI, BI) as appropriate.
Observes treatment affect, accomplishment of short and long term goals and recommends change to the
supervising PT, if needed.
Complies with department, hospital, and regulatory agency guidelines with respect to ethics, legal issues
and supervisory relationships. Demonstrates professional accountability per APTA Physical Therapy Code of
Ethics and Standards of Practice.
Demonstrates appropriate and effective written, verbal and non-verbal communication with team members
through the continuum of care.
Completes timely and accurate documentation, including QI scoring, of patient treatment in the patient
medical record as indicated Skills:
Knowledge of equipment utilized in the diagnosis, evaluation and treatment of Physical Therapy.
Knowledge of therapy equipment operation, maintenance, and ability to report the need for repairs.
Must be able to determine appropriate patient procedures and evaluate results.
Ability to maintain control and respond calmly and positively during crisis situations (i.e., Codes).
Appropriate telephone communication skills Dignity Health East Valley Rehabilitation Hospital 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.

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