Physical Therapist Assistant

About the role

We provide physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech therapy services in post-acute settings and are looking for talented, dynamic clinicians with passion to join our team. If you are passionate and committed to providing excellence with a collaborative spirit, we want to meet you. We take great pride in providing a workplace where people enjoy coming to work and enable them to reach their career goals.

Responsibilities

• Provides therapy services established by the Physical Therapist (PT) in the patient Plan of Care.
• Provides therapy services under the supervision of a PT as determined by the Registered Therapist and in compliance with State and Federal guidelines.
• Consults with PT regarding changes in treatment or condition in a timely manner.
• Appropriately and effectively completes documentation including daily notes and assists the PT to create progress notes, discharge summaries, or monthly reports as needed.
• Submits billing, payroll, and expense documentation in a timely manner.
• Communicates with patients, families, referring physicians, and other members of the team.
• Attends continuing education seminars/workshops to keep abreast of new clinical skills, programs, or techniques.
• Participates in care planning meetings, rehab meetings, and family training to communicate patient progress as requested by PT, Director of Rehab, or Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Follows organizational and facility policies and procedures to ensure employee and patient safety.
• Ensures equipment is in good working order prior to providing care to patients; follows procedures for reporting damaged equipment.
• Maintains a clean environment.
• Attends required meetings, in-services, and functions as designated by the Director of Rehab and/or the Rehab Resource Consultant.
• Coordinates treatment goals with other team members.
• Maintains valid licensure, certification, or equivalent as requested by the appropriate state agency.

Requirements

• Minimum of Associate of Arts in Physical Therapy Assistant.
• Licensure or certification as required by State guidelines.
• CPR Certification.

Qualifications

• 1 year of Physical Therapy Assistant experience preferred.
• 1-2 years of experience in a residential/assisted living or skilled nursing facility preferred.
• Graduates in a Physical Therapy Assistant program will be considered.