Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant

Be Better. Be Renown. It's more than your skills and expertise. More than your anticipation of the needs of those around you. It's your dedication to your patients and your peers. Because for you, it's not just about being better, it's about being renown. Renown Health is northern Nevada's leading health network-and a place where better is a way of life. With over 300 sunny days and over 4,000 acres of parks, your opportunities outside of work can be as enriching as at work. Because just as you strive to give each patient all that you have, we strive to do the same for you.For more information on Renown Health or to apply, visit www.renown.org Renown Health is an equal opportunity employer.  This position is accountable for providing quality physical therapy services to  Renown Health patients, and assisting them in achieving maximum potential in the areas of strength, flexibility, and activities of daily living within their limitations of disability, injury, and/or illness under the general supervision of a licensed physical therapist and Rehab Therapy Services Supervisor.  Other related duties and overtime may be required. NATURE AND SCOPE:   The incumbent provides physical therapy services to patients of Neonatal, Pediatric, Adolescent, Adult and Geriatric patients and families.  The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to work with patient's physical, motor or sensory adaptation, cognitive, and psychosocial needs specific to the population being served, and meets standards of quality as measured by the department age specific competency standards. The assistant is challenged to provide quality physical therapy treatment and to maintain a high level of communication and cooperation with other people involved in the care of the patient. This position has the authority to make minor adjustments in individual patient programs, schedule patients, document objective data, and recommend and obtain routine appropriate equipment.  Decisions that must be referred to the Licensed Physical Therapist are the performance or execution of initial patient evaluations, re-evaluations, major program changes, establishment of goals, ordering of custom equipment, and preparation of complex discharge summaries.  To establish program continuity a minimum of weekly discussions are held with each primary therapist concerning the patients. Approval from the department manager or supervisor is needed for changes in department policies and procedures, Renown Health provided travel and continuing education programs, purchasing supplies and equipment, changes in work schedule, changes or development of therapeutic programs and activities interfacing with other departments. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:Education:   1.  AA in Physical Therapy and completion of a  Physical Therapy Assistant program approved by the  American Physical Therapy Association.  2.  Requires the ability to speak, read, and write English. Experience:  None required:  Applicants with experience in the acute care setting may be given preference. License(s)/Certification(s):   1.   Current Nevada State licensure as a Physical Therapy   Assistant is required.  2.   Current BLS certification is required within 30   days of hire date.