Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant 5K sign on bonus! Come join our growing team!

About the Role

The Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) provides direct rehabilitation care in physical therapy to patients upon physician referral, under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT), in accordance with all applicable laws, regulations, and Life Care standards.

Requirements

• Graduate of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
• Currently registered/licensed in applicable State; must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment
• One (1) year experience preferred; new graduates welcome to apply
• CPR certification upon hire or obtain during orientation; must remain current during employment

Responsibilities

• Follow physical therapy treatment plans for patients under the direction of the supervising PT
• Chart appropriately and timely
• Utilize therapy software accurately
• Exhibit excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude towards patients
• Assist in the evacuation of patients
• Participate in community health matters/projects as appropriate
• Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs
• Demonstrate good body mechanics at all times
• Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
• Implement and interpret departmental programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures
• Perform proficiently in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation
• Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, etc.
• Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and/or confidential information
• Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory compliance training
• Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance
• Concentrate, use reasoning skills, and exercise good judgment
• Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team

Skills

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email
• Knowledgeable of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing post-acute care facilities
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English