Physical Therapy Assistant-Part Time

General Purpose

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

Essential Duties

• Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings, as needed.
• For California PTAs, remain in accordance with the California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 41398.44.
• Absorb and communicate information about treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies to residents, families, and caregivers.
• Recommend and facilitate the ordering of necessary durable medical equipment for residents to facilitate independence in mobility.
• Communicate routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other staff in the facility as needed.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents/residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

Qualification

• Education and/or Experience: Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Computer Skills: Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs like Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Languages: Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Mathematical Skills: Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Reasoning Ability: Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions.
• Certifications/Licenses: Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state, meet continuing education requirements, and maintain a license in good standing.

Physical Demands

• Stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally.
• Climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.
• Reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds to safely move residents or equipment.
• Effective communication, including talking and hearing, is required to interact with residents, families, and the healthcare team.
• Perceive and respond to environmental cues, including tactile, auditory, and visual information, is essential for safe and effective resident care.

Work Environment

• Noise level: Low to moderate.