Assistant Physical Therapist

APPLY HERE:(Click Apply Now to apply to this job)Job AdvertisementAs a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA, your goal is to restore, enhance and increase functionality. Our goal is to give you the support you need to make a positive impact on every patient in your care, whether you work in a skilled nursing environment, assisted living, providing outpatient therapy, home healthcare, or in a blend of all rehabilitation settings. And as a Physical Therapist Assistant / PTA with Aegis Therapies, you may work in any or all of these settings. Aegis is as committed to making a difference as you are across the full continuum of care, from post-acute and sub-acute through home healthcare. Putting patients first. It's what building a career with Aegis Therapies is all about.Assist in the treatment of residents as directed by the Physical Therapist and participate as an active member of facility's rehabilitation team.Essential Job Functions Assist in the treatment of residents as directed by the Physical Therapist and participate as an active member of facility's rehabilitation team. Provides treatment to residents as directed by the Physical Therapist. Records treatments given in medical record. Instructs families and staff in maintenance programs as directed by the Physical Therapist. Communicates with supervisor and other interdisciplinary team members regarding resident progress, problems, and plans. Participates in resident-care conferences and weekly rehabilitation meetings. Participates in facility in-service training programs. Assists with cleaning and maintenance of treatment area and department. Maintains resident confidence and protects nursing home operations by records, keeping information confidential. Records daily treatment charges according to facility policy and procedures. Protects resident and employee by adhering to infection control policies and protection protocols. Maintains safe and clean working environment by complying with facility and department procedure rules and regulations. Provides community based services such as health and wellness activities as required. Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed.Qualifications-Meets educational requirements established in the state of practice-Current licensure in practicing state and/or nationally certified as a Physical Therapist Assistant-Must pass post-offer drug test and pass post-employment physical exam if required-Must be capable of maintaining regular attendanceCompany ProfileAegis Therapies is as committed to making a difference as you are across the full continuum of care, from post-acute and sub-acute through home healthcare. Here, we're able to offer opportunities that allow you to build a diverse, dynamic career. It's more than working with a team that continually strives to be the very best. It's more than having access to the latest therapies and techniques. It's having the freedom to choose what you want from your career and knowing that when you join our team you'll have the chance to reach your most ambitious goals. At Aegis Therapies, we're leading rehabilitative therapy into the future, and we're inviting those who share our passion to join us out in front.