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Job Field: Government Jobs
Location: SOUTH JORDAN, UT
Job Type: Full Time

JOB SUMMARY:

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Physical Therapist Assistant    Requisition Number: 7002  Reg/Temp: Regular  Employment Type: Full-Time  Shift: Day  Work Schedule: M-F, Sa Location Name: South Jordan Health Center  City: SOUTH JORDAN  State: UT  Department: UCC OPC 80S SJHC THERAPY SVCS    Overview:    As a patient-focused organization, the University of Utah Health Care exists to enhance the health and well-being of people through patient care, research and education. Success in this mission requires a culture of collaboration, excellence, leadership, and respect. University of Utah Health Care seeks staff that are committed to the values of compassion, collaboration, innovation, responsibility, diversity, integrity, quality and trust that are integral to our mission.    This position is responsible for performing physical therapy treatments under the direction of a licensed physical therapist to include teaching the patient basic skills and ensuring successful functioning at home and in the community    Responsibilities:    - Implements physical therapy treatment programs as outlined by care plan established by a physical therapist to improve the patientapos;s body functions and to relieve pain.  - Trains patientapos;s ambulatory skills through strengthening and stretching exercises to improve their functional activity.  - Assists with instructing patients in the care and use of braces, wheelchairs, crutches, canes, walkers, prosthetic devices, bandages and other assistive devices.  - Adapts treatment procedures to the patientapos;s specific daily routine within the limits specified in the treatment plan.  - Consults with the physical therapist concerning the patientapos;s evaluation and progress.  - Assists the physical therapist in performing tests, evaluations and complex treatment procedures.  - Communicates and interacts with other team members and the patientapos;s family and care givers.  - Formulates discontinuation of patient care and follow-up plans under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.  - Provides documentation of patient care in accordance with established criteria.  - Schedules patient appointments and prioritizes case load.  - Maintains treatment area, equipment and supply inventory.  - Participates in continuous quality improvement projects.  - Directs the activities of aides and volunteers.  - Participates in activities such as departmental in-services, conferences, staff and team meetings, continuing education courses, clinics and research.    Knowledge / Skills / Abilities    - Demonstrated potential ability to perform the essential functions as outlined above.  - Ability to provide care to the population served.  - Demonstrated knowledge of the principles of life span growth and development and the ability to assess data regarding the patientapos;s status and provide care as described in the departmentapos;s policies and procedures manual.  - Demonstrated human relations and effective communication skills.    Qualifications:  All of the following license(s)  - Basic Life Support Health Care Provider card through American Heart Association or obtain within one month of hire.  - Current License as a Physical Therapist Assistant with the State of Utah.

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