Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Job Description/Qualifications

This position description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications which may be required of the employee assigned to the position.

Reports to: Rehabilitation Director and Physical Therapist

General Purpose

Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.

Essential Job Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Affords assistance to the PT in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
• Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
• Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in PT to be continued upon discharge.
• Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all PT documentation/treatment conforms to documentation/billing policies and procedures.
• Works with PT, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Affords oversight of the physical surroundings and equipment to ensure they are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.

Residents’ Rights

• Maintains resident confidentiality and privacy.
• Fosters feelings of self worth and respect by treating residents with kindness and understanding.
• Knows and complies with Residents’ Bill of Rights.
• Reports all grievances and resident complaints to administrator and/or Director of Nursing immediately.
• Reports any incident involving rehab staff to RVP immediately.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift fifty (50) pounds.
• Moving, lifting or transferring of patients may involve lifting of up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills
• Visual acuity

Specific Vision Abilities Required

• Close vision
• Distance vision
• Color vision
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perception
• Ability to adjust focus

Physical Demand Ratings

The overall physical demand rating for a job of the PT falls within the Medium classification according to the Dictionary of Occupational Titles. However, due to the population in contracted facilities, this position has been classified as Heavy (exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 20 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects).

Qualifications

• Graduate of APTA accredited PTA school and eligible for licensure in the state they are practicing in.
• New Grads Welcome To Apply!

Benefits

• Scholarships and career growth opportunities
• Unlimited Access To Continuing Education Platform
• Paid Continuing Education Day
• Paid Travel Time and Mileage
• Paid Clinical Licensure
• 4 Weeks Paid Time Off
• 7 Paid Holidays
• Health Insurance Benefits
• Short & Long Term Disability
• Call-a-Doc / 24-7 MD telephone service
• Employee Assistance Program
• Life Insurance
• 401K Retirement Program
• Longevity Credit