Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem

Physical Therapist Assistant - Per Diem - Toledo, Ohio.

Join our world-class team of driven, passionate healthcare professionals who are focused on service excellence and providing top quality care!

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio we strive to attract, retain, develop, and empower our employees, supporting them in their professional growth with career advancement opportunities and a path to success within our organization.

Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio in Toledo, Ohio is a premier inpatient rehab facility offering comprehensive rehabilitative care to patients in the Toledo metro area and beyond.

Our hospital is dedicated to restoring hope and functionality to individuals recovering from strokes, brain and spinal cord injuries, complex orthopedic surgeries, and other serious medical conditions that require intensive therapy.

We provide a full continuum of rehabilitation services, including advanced neurological rehab, orthopedic and sports injury rehab, and cardiopulmonary rehab, all administered by a compassionate team of specialists.

At Rehabilitation Hospital of Northwest Ohio, each patient benefits from an individualized care plan and one-on-one therapy sessions in our cutting-edge therapy gym and rehab gardens.

Fully accredited and ranked among the nation’s top rehabilitation hospitals, we pride ourselves on delivering efficient, effective care that helps patients achieve remarkable improvements and confidently return to their daily lives.

Qualifications

Required Skills

• Current and valid licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant required.
• Basic Life Support/CPR Certification from an approved vendor required.
• One year of direct patient care experience in a hospital setting preferred.

Additional Qualifications/Skills

• Knowledge of clinical operations and procedures.
• Demonstrates an understanding of treatment costs and financial support as they relate to quality and efficiency.
• Demonstrates competency in the provision of care according to established standards
• Demonstrates appropriate application of age specific standards, policies and procedures and guidelines in caring for pediatric, adolescent, adult, and geriatric patients
• Demonstrates general computer skills including: data entry, word processing, email, and record management.
• Leadership skills in delegating, organizing, and educating coworkers and staff.
• Effective organizational and time management skills.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to maintain proper levels of confidentiality.
• Ability to work closely and professionally with others.
• Ability to maintain quality, safety, and/or infection control standards.

Responsibilities

Under the direction of a physical therapist, may be involved in implementing treatment plans with patients. Performs components of physical therapy procedures and related tasks selected by a supervising physical therapist. Records the patient's responses to treatment and reports to the physical therapist the outcome of each treatment. Integrates the hospital’s mission and “Guiding Principles” into daily practice.