Physical Therapy Assistant

The Physical Therapy Assistant partners with residents and other care providers to provide physical therapy services to maximize residents' functional abilities and independence. Essential Duties and Responsibilities • Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry. • Performs therapeutic procedures under the order of a physician or other accepted healthcare provider (mandatory supervision requirements) following evaluation by the supervising therapist while observing precautions, indications, and contraindications. • Treats residents per department protocols and follows the therapeutic plan of care ensuring inclusion of functional long- and short-term goals, frequency and duration of services, and therapeutic modalities to be used. • Seeks input from the resident and primary caregivers regarding the therapeutic plan of care. Incorporates this information into treatment sessions. • Bring problems, questions, or status changes to the evaluating therapist immediately. • Attends all pertinent team meetings. • Monitors the treatment effect and progresses the treatment program towards the functional goals established in the treatment plan of care. Modifies the treatment plan of care as necessary following consultation with the evaluating therapist. • Documents all therapeutic interactions with the resident per department procedures on a timely basis. Ensures that the documentation is accessible to others on the care team including the resident when appropriate. • Recommends and obtains appropriate assistive devices for the resident ensuring that instruction (written, verbal, and/or demonstration) has been given in their use. • Provide appropriate education to the resident or caregiver. Documents the results of teaching. • Understands and complies with Medicare, Medicaid, and other reimbursement regulations. • Actively assists with the development of new programs and services in Rehabilitation. • Takes responsibility for determining learning needs and seeks out opportunities for such. • Ensures department cleanliness and maintenance by routinely keeping office and clinical areas clean and neat. Assists with routine equipment and space cleaning. Follows all system and department infection control procedures. • Maintains required licenses, certifications, and competencies, and completes annual compliance courses on time. • Other duties as consistent with this role. Job Requirements Job Knowledge and Skills • Strong verbal, written, and presentation communication skills • Responsible, supportive team player • Strong interpersonal and customer service skills • Analytical, able to make sound decisions • Proficient in Microsoft Office • Strong interpersonal and communication skills • Ability to work collaboratively in an interdisciplinary team • Excellent time management and documentation skills • Compassionate and resident-centered care approach • The ability to speak, read, write, and understand written instructions in English Education and Experience • Associate degree required • PT Assistant License required • Basic Life Support (BLS) certification is required • Prior experience in a long-term care or skilled nursing facility preferred Working Conditions/Physical Demands • Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involve a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, twisting, and reaching. • Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds. Above 50 pounds requires a 2 person lift. • Lifting/carrying frequently up to 20 pounds. Some stress is related to a high level of responsibility for quality care. Americans with Disabilities Statement Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with or without a reasonable accommodation. The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.