PTA (Rehab)

Supports activities as introduced by skilled nursing facility and Rehabilitation Services.

Demonstrates superior customer service through courtesy, consistent follow-up and positive communication.

Utilizes continuing education assistance to achieve targeted quality improvements.

Provides ongoing collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist, Rehabilitation Director and other disciplines to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management.

Performs other related duties and responsibilities that may become necessary or as directed by the immediate supervisor or Vice President of Rehabilitation Services.

Contributes to the work of committees, workgroups, project management, and other collaborative efforts of the System.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES Able to provide treatments which meet patient needs, including use of current treatment knowledge in accordance with Rehabilitation Services guidelines and Skilled Nursing Facility and/or Home Health reference guide as indicated.

Able to demonstrate Rehabilitation Services’ inter‑disciplinary approach to patient care to facilitate effective and efficient clinical case management utilizing evidence‑based clinical practice.

Able to complete clear and accurate documentation in accordance with Rehabilitation Services, regulatory, licensing, payor and accrediting requirements.

Able to aid in building / maintaining Rehabilitation Services’ reputation by contributing as a professional member of staff while upholding the core values: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Associate’s degree in Physical Therapy.

Current, unencumbered license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of Georgia.

Prefer two (2) years experience in a skilled nursing facility rehabilitation environment, or equivalent.

REQUIRED SKILLS AND RESPONSIBILITIES Language skills: Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions and procedure manuals; speak effectively before groups of customers or associates of the organization.

Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.

ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer application skills: Proficiency with Microsoft Outlook, Microsoft Excel, Microsoft Word.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.