Physical Therapist Assistant PTA

About the role

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.

Responsibilities

• Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
• Assists 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.
• Working with PT, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
• Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
• 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 RD and Regional Operations Specialist immediately.
• 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.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Graduate of an APTA‑accredited PTA program.
• Eligible for licensure in the state of practice.
• Prior long‑term care experience preferred.

Requirements

• Ability to lift 50 pounds; moving, lifting or transferring patients may involve up to 100 pounds.
• Ability to stand for extended periods.
• Fine motor skills.
• Visual acuity including close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.
• Frequently required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach forward with hands and arms.
• Occasionally required to sit, stoop, kneel, or crouch.
• Physical demand rating classified as Heavy (exerting 50–100 pounds of force occasionally, 20–50 pounds frequently, and/or 10–20 pounds constantly).