Clarkson College has not always been a college. Instead, we began in 1888 as a school of nursing—the first in the state of Nebraska. Over the last 125 years, we've established a new campus, expanded our program offerings and adopted a new name. All the while, we've maintained a commitment to preparing our students to be the best in various realms of health care. This commitment to excellence has and always will remain a defining quality of Clarkson College.
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Tuition & Financial Aid Student Accounts Scholarships and Other AidCollege is a time of self-discovery, personal growth and—most certainly—fun. We're thrilled your main objective is to pursue a future in health care, but we also want you to look back on your college education and recollect all of things you experienced—lectures and textbooks aside. There are numerous ways for you to get involved at Clarkson College. Here's a peek at some of them.
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Professional DevelopmentWe are currently recruiting a Full-time PTA needed in Thermopolis, WY and Cody, WY. Mon - Fri. 8:00 am - 4:30pm 1/2-hour lunch. Setting is Outpatient/Inpatient/Home Health. They would prefer someone with knowledge of or a willingness to learn Lymphedema & Pelvic Health for the Thermopolis location. 8-10 patients per day depending on hospital and patient census.
The position offers a robust recruitment package to include a competitive salary, Paid Time Off, Vacation, NO COST HEALTH INSURANCE for the employee, Vision and Dental Insurance, Life Insurance, Long/Short Term Disability, 403(b) SEP Contribution, CEU Assistance and a Signing Bonus. Please let me know if you are interested in further information. Thank you.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
• Applies skills learned during academic training, educational programs, and practical experience to treat patient/family needs
• Demonstrates competency in implementation of treatment plans. Documents appropriately. Evaluates effectiveness of plan and modifies as indicated, following consulting the Physical Therapist
• Demonstrates good interpersonal skills when interacting with families, physicians, patients and others involved in a patient's care to promote an environment of cooperation and respect.
• Provides appropriate information at meetings such as team and family conferences, home health conferences, rehab clinic meetings and others as necessary
• Maintains current knowledge of therapy techniques appropriate to patients through the attendance of in-service classes and the appropriate amount of continuing education as required by state licensure.
• Assists in appropriate treatments or portions thereof, assesses the accuracy, thoroughness and appropriateness of the care they provide and then provide feedback to the Department Head
• Seeks necessary information and input from staff, physicians and other health care professionals to ensure ongoing appropriate patient care.
• Has knowledge in the use of therapy devices including exercise tables, fitness equipment, assistive devices, wheelchairs, pulleys, weights and other equipment common to the practice of physical therapy
• Demonstrates an awareness of safety in all aspects of patient care.
• Performs other duties related to the position as needed. Job duties subject to change as the department evolves and changes.
• Participates in HIPAA training and awareness programs and abides by all privacy and security rules as required by Federal Law under the Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996.
• May be asked to assist Physical Therapist with therapy students, therapy assistant students and other students and provide feedback to the students and the Physical Therapist who are responsible for the students' clinical education.
• Other duties as assigned
REQUIREMENTS
• Graduate of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant program
• Currently licensed in the State of Wyoming or eligible for licensure
• Certified in CPR
• Ability to attend educational training and seminars
• Excellent written and oral communication skills and excellent computer skills
*When seeking employment, please be aware that some organizations have a tobacco-free/nicotine-free environment policy in effect both inside and outside of their facilities, and will only hire tobacco free/nicotine free candidates. You may be required to complete nicotine testing, as part of the hiring process, and these results may make you ineligible for employment.