Physical Therapy Assistant, Correctional Health Services

State of Utah

  • Salt Lake County, UT
  • $14.96-32.30 per hour
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job DescriptionThe Department of Health and Human Services is seeking a highly motivated, qualified individual to work as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the Correctional Health Services Division. If you would like an opportunity to join a team of passionate individuals who work hard in providing quality medical care, this is the job for you.This job provides Physical Therapy Assistant services, which includes:Ideal Candidate:
  • Is well organized.
  • Reacts positively to negative or stressful emergencies.
  • Is willing to try new ways in accomplishing tasks.
  • Is reliable.
  • Promotes health and fosters healing.
  • Is tactful.
  • Has a good understanding of the scope and practice of Physical Therapy.
  • Holds DOPL licensure in accordance for Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Is competent in assessing patients and documenting medical records.
Why you Should Join Our Team:
As a benefited employee of the Department of Health and Human Services, you will receive the following benefits:Health Insurance - Public Employee Health Program (PEHP):3 medical plan options. Choose a Traditional or High Deductible Health Plan. There is an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other medical insurance coverage.5 dental plan options, with an Opt-Out Cash Benefit option for those that have other dental insurance coverage.4 vision plan options under EyeMed or OptiCareRetirement - Utah Retirement Systems (URS):Employees who have any service credit with an employer covered by the Utah Retirement Systems prior to 7/1/2011 are in the Tier I Public Employees System.Employees hired on or after 7/1/2011 and who have never been in the URS retirement system have two options for retirement in the Tier II System.Tier 2 Hybrid Retirement System. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary between both plans (pension and 401(k))Tier 2 Defined Contribution Plan. Employer contributes an amount equal to 10% of your salary to a 401(k) plan only.Employer contributions to your 401(k) are vested after four years.Paid Time Off:Annual leave and sick leave are accrued at 4 hours per pay period each (4 hours annual, 4 hours sick).Annual leave amounts increase with years of service.We have 12 paid holidays.The Agency:For more information about the Department of Health and Human Services, clickExample of Duties
  • Provides Physical Therapy Assistant services.
  • Assist in direct client care including development, documentation, execution and assessment of treatment plan, etc.
  • Maintains and updates patient charts, records, and information.
  • Analyzes, summarizes, and reviews data; reports findings, interprets results and makes recommendations.
  • Instructs, motivates, safeguards, and assists patients as they practice exercises or functional activities. Observes patients during treatments to compile and evaluate data on their responses and progress and provide results to the physical therapist in person or through progress notes.
  • Confers with physical therapy staff and others to discuss and evaluate patient information for planning, modifying, and coordinating treatment. Communicates with and instructs caregivers and family members on patient therapeutic activities and treatment plans.
  • Transports patients to and from treatment areas, lifting and transferring them according to positioning requirements. Secures patients into or onto therapy equipment.
Administers active and passive manual therapeutic exercises, therapeutic massage, aquatic physical therapy, and heat, light, sound, and electrical modality treatments such as ultrasound.Measures patients range-of-joint motion, body parts, and vital signs to determine effects of treatments or for patient evaluations.Monitors operation of equipment and records use of equipment and administration of treatment.Fits patients for orthopedic braces, prostheses, and supportive devices such as crutches.Typical Qualifications
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Utah. in accordance to UCS 58-24b-401(2).
Supplemental Information
  • Risks which require the use of special safety precautions and/or equipment, e.g., working around operating machines, working with contagious diseases or hazardous chemicals, etc..
  • Licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Utah. in accordance to UCS 58-24b-401(2).
  • Work requires physical exertion. May require the ability to stand; walk over rough surfaces; bend, crouch, stoop, stretch, reach, lift moderately heavy items (up to 50 lbs.) in a recurring manner and/or for long periods of time.
  • The successful candidate must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
  • Only applicants that meet minimum qualifications will be contacted.
  • Posted salary range reflects a minimum and maximum hourly rate. Actual hourly rate will be determined by evaluating the qualifications, experience, and skills of the individual offered, the availability of funds through budgets or as per DHRM rule.
  • Hiring officials may identify additional related skills and requirements as preferences for this position.
Benefits:
The State of Utah offers eligible employees a variety of benefits including medical, dental, life and disability insurance, as well as a comprehensive leave program. Please click the following link for a detailed information page: . To access a Total Compensation Calculator in Excel format click .FMLA General Notice:
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