Physical Therapy Asst Outpatient On-Call

Physical Therapy Asst Outpatient On-Call

Job Category: Therapy Outpatient Requisition Number: PHYSI026813

Westminster Suncoast a beautiful retirement community in South St. Petersburg is recruiting for an ON CALL PTA for our Out-Patient department. Will have direct supervision from the Out-Patient Therapy Director or Therapist for each patient/resident assigned to the Physical Therapist and is dependent on the nature of the skilled tasks and the complexities of the patients/residents presenting condition. May receive clinical supervision from Therapists. Some travel between communities required.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS: Comply with all applicable rules, policies, standards and guidelines related to employment with Westminster Services and its communities. 1. Responsible for carrying out Care Plan as designed by the Physical Therapist (PT). 2. Assist the PT during evaluations. 3. Monitor resident's progress and communicate with PT. 4. Maintain documentation in system of resident's activities, record progress and document billing activities. 5. Perform Resident's Home Assessment as part of the discharge process as directed by the PT. 6. Perform Resident's screening during the admission process and quarterly & annual screening to determine the need for therapy as directed by the PT.

ESSENTIAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Education and Experience: AA Degree from an APTA accredited program. Licensure where required by law. Two (2) years experience in a health care setting preferred.

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