PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST, Full Time - Reno

• POSITION:**PHYSICAL THERAPY ASST
• REQ ID:** 341443
• SCHEDULE:** Full Time; Days
• LOCATION:** Reno, NV;Northwest Specialty Hospital
• SALARY:** $26\.65/Hr. - $39\.97/Hr.; To encourage pay transparency, promote pay equity, and proactively address regulations, UHS and all our subsidiaries will comply with all applicable state or local laws or regulations which require employers to provide wage or salary range information to job applicants and employees. Salary offers may be based on key factors such as education and related experience.
• TO APPLY**:
• Direct Link**- https://jobs.uhsinc.com/northwest-specialty-hospital/jobs/341443?lang\=en-us
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• SUMMARY**:

ThisPhysical Therapy Assistantopportunity is full time, offers full benefits and a convenient schedule. This dynamic individual will be r

esponsible for administering physical therapy modalities of treatment as supervised by the staff physical therapist. Administers treatments and physical agents as directed by the staff physical therapist after the physical therapist has evaluated the patient. The physical therapy assistant assists with restoration of patient functioning to prevent disability following injury, disease or physical disability. Assists patients to reach their maximum performance and level of functioning, while learning to live within the limits of their capabilities. The physical therapy assistant participates in operational aspects of the department, maintains performance improvement activities within the department and participates in CQI activities. Participates in all infection control, departmental equipment training and organizational safety programs.

• MINIMUM/PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS**:
• Nevada PTA license
• Current BCLS certification.
• JOB RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES**:

Responsible for providing treatment as directed by the staff physical therapist. Adheres to standards of physical medicine practice

Ability to observe and evaluate treatment effect, discusses observations with staff physical therapist.

Able to assess patient pain interfering with optimal level of function or participation in rehabilitation - makes appropriate physician contact for intervention

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