Physical Therapist Assistant- PTA

Job Description

Job Description

Northeast Center for Rehabilitation and Brain Injury is a one-of-a-kind rehabilitation and community re-entry facility in Lake Katrine, NY (near Kingston, NY), specializing in:

• Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
• Ventilator Care and Ventilator Weaning
• Neurobehavioral Disorders
• Complex Medical Recovery

We are currently looking for PTAs-Per Diem (weekday availability)

Responsibilities:

• Review request for music therapy and physician’s orders
• Interview resident to determine type of treatment and schedule therapy.
• Select rehabilitative and therapeutic activities and exercised based on medical and social history of residents.
• Evaluate type of therapy most desirable after consulting with physician.
• Participate in the development and implementation of resident assessments (MDS) and care plans, including quarterly reviews.
• Brief resident of procedures involved in physical therapy and prepares necessary equipment.
• Assist in transporting resident to and from physical therapy room/area.
• Demonstrate to residents and staff personnel, as necessary, the procedures involved in the treatment process.
• Perform physical therapy in resident room as necessary.
• Reassure resident before and after therapy treatment.
• Prepare resident for treatment by dress/position and administer physical therapy in accordance with established policies and procedures.
• Instruct and supervise resident during therapy.
• Assist residents in ambulatory training as necessary.
• Recommend modifications and changes in the resident’s therapy treatment as indicated.
• Ensure that all therapist notes are informative and descriptive of the care provided and of the resident’s response to the care.
  

Requirements:

• Must possess an Associates Degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapist Assistant.
• Must hold a valid state license.

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