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Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH) is a Critical Access Hospitalwith two rural health clinicslooking to fill aPRN or Part-TimePhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position.

Flexible Schedule

Summary:

• Functions as thePhysical Therapist Assistant (PTA) in a team and mission-based setting to provide assistant to the Physical Therapist with related activities and direct patient care for in-patients and out-patients of a (small) Critical Access Hospital (CAH) at Northern Cochise Community Hospital (NCCH).
• PTA provides services that help restore function, improve mobility, relieve pain, and prevent or limit permanent physical disabilities of patients suffering from injuries or disease. PTA must project a professional appearance and be well organized with strong critical thinking skills. Participates in performance improvement and continuous quality improvement (CQI) activities.
• This position requires a commitment to teamwork, collaboration and department scheduling needs i.e. good attendance, attitude, customer services, communication skills, timely deadlines, etc.,

Supervision Required:

• Works under the direct supervision of theRehabilitation Services Manager/Physical Therapist (RSM/PT)or designated administrator.

Special Conditions:

• Position is subject to Safety Sensitive Standards / Drug Free Workplace / Vaccination Requirements.

Education and/or Experience:

Graduate of a Physical Therapy Assistants Program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association (APTA).

Certificates, Licenses, Registration\'s

• Currentunrestricted Physical Therapist Assistant license from the Arizona State Board of Physical Therapy Examiners,required.
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) Certificate (American Heart Association),requiredmust maintain current certification and recertify prior to expiration date.

Interviews will take place after resumes have been screened for minimum requirements. Please note that this position is not restricted solely to the responsibilities listed above and that the job scope and responsibilities are subject to change.

This position description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope, but is not intended to limit the incumbent nor Northern Cochise Community Hospital Inc., to only the work identified.

Reasonable Accommodations/Job Performance:

• To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function and the physical demands satisfactorily.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Northern Cochise Community Hospital is an EEO employer - M/F/Vets/Disabled