Description
Summary:
The PTA provides direct rehabilitative care in physical therapy to patients under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist in a patient-centered environment.
Highlights:
1. Collaborative care through an interdisciplinary team approach
2. Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility
3. Supportive, patient-centered environment
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Job Type: Full-time, PRN
Wage Range: $32 - $40, $40 - $45 DOE
Schedules Available: Tuesday-Surday or Sunday-Thursday
New Grads Welcome
Benefits(full-time):
Continuing Educion Credits (CEUs)
Flexible scheduling
Student loan repayment
Opportunities for career advancement and upward mobility into leadership roles
401(k) retirement plan with company mch
Vacion, six holidays, one personal day, and sick leave th begins accruing on day one
Life insurance, short/long term disability
Medical, Dental, Vision, Health Savings Accounts
Setting & Populion Served
Life Care Centers of America facilities opere as Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNFs) th provide:
Long term care for residents who require ongoing skilled support and compassione daily assistance
Short term, sub-acute rehabilition for pients recovering from surgery, illness, or injury
Collaborive care through an interdisciplinary team approach with nursing, therapy, and medical staff working together
A diverse pient populion including individuals with orthopedic, neurological, cardiopulmonary, and post-acute needs
Pient mix varies slightly by facility. As a therapy professional, you will help pients achieve functional progress and improve quality of life within a supportive, pient-centered environment.
Position Summary
The PTA - Physical Therapy Assistant provides direct rehab care in physical therapy to pients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT) in accordance with all applicable laws, regulions, and Life Care standards.
Educion, Experience, and Licensure Requirements
Gradue of an accredited program in physical therapy (ASPT)
Currently registered/licensed in applicable Ste. Must maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
One (1) year experience in post acute care or reled setting preferred
CPR certificion upon hire or obtain during oriention. CPR certificion must remain current during employment.
Specific Job Requirements
Participes in community health mters/projects as approprie
Must be proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and e mail
Liaisons with pients, families, support departments, etc., to adequely plan for pient needs
Demonstre good body mechanics all times
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant such action
Knowledgeable of practices and procedures as well as the laws, regulions, and guidelines governing functions in the post acute care facility
Implement and interpret the programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures of the department
Perform proficiently in all competency areas including but not limited to: pient rights, and safety and sanition
Maintains professional working relionships with all associes, vendors, etc.
Maintains confidentiality of all proprietary and/or confidential informion
Understand and follow company policies including harassment and compliance procedures
Displays integrity and professionalism by adhering to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and completes mandory Code of Conduct and other approprie compliance training
Essential Functions
Follow physical therapy trement plans for pients under direction of the supervising PT
Chart appropriely and timely
Utilize therapy software appropriely and accurely
Exhibit excellent customer service and a positive titude towards pients
Assist in the evacuion of pients
Demonstre dependable, regular tendance
Concentre and use reasoning skills and good judgment
Communice and function productively on an interdisciplinary team
Sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours
Read, write, speak, and understand the English language
An Equal Opportunity Employer
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