Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem

Job Description/Qualifications

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.

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Aids the PT in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
• Schedules 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.
• Assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in ensuring the physical surroundings and equipment 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.

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.

Other Job Functions

• Maintains own professional competence as well as learning new creative trends in PT treatment through participation in continuing education, seminars and training programs.
• Attends all mandatory in-services.

Qualifications

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