PTA Full Time

About the role

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

Responsibilities

• Treat patients as directed by Physical Therapist.
• Record daily treatment notes and weekly progress notes per PT Board.
• Assist in maintaining department.
• Participate in Patient Care and Rehabilitation Conferences, as needed.
• Assist with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area.
• Treat patients per the physician treatment plan.
• Assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides.
• Communicate with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, problem and plans.
• Participate in in-services training program for other staff in the facility.
• Record treatment changes per policy and procedures.
• Instruct patient's families or nursing staff in maintenance program and caregiver training in preparation for discharge from therapy services.
• Report any problems with department equipment so that it is maintained in good working order.
• Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with patients/residents, families, staff and professional colleagues.

Requirements

• Licensed as a Staff Physical Therapy Assistant Board of the States.
• Proficient in computer skills such as inputting data into programs such as Casamba and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures.
• Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers and families.
• Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems.
• Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
• Must meet continuing education requirements per state practices.
• Must maintain a license in good standing at all times with the state board.
• The position is not a supervisory position.
• Physical demands: standing and/or walking very frequently; sitting occasionally; reaching with hands and arms frequently; pushing/pulling very frequently; talking and/or hearing very frequently; tasting and/or smelling very frequently; exerting in excess of 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or excess of 50 pounds of force frequently, and/or excess of 20 pounds of force constant to move objects; climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling occasionally; close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth perception in vision: ability to adjust focus.
• Work environment: noise level usually low to moderate; reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.