Rehab PTA - PRN

Job Title: Physical Therapist Assistant
Reports to: Facility Rehab Director/Regional Director Clinical Supervision from Physical Therapist
Position Summary: The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides services under the general supervision of the Physical Therapist and in accordance with state practice guidelines including assisting with patient assessment; treating patients delivering home programs patient and family instruction participating in family and team conferences conducting equipment inventory maintenance and orders. PTA is responsible for documenting services according to the departmental and facility standards. This position provides direct patient care to adult and geriatric patients represents a commitment to quality of care in all interactions with patients caregivers and facility staff and adheres to all state regulations regarding Physical Therapy.
Successful completion of an accredited Physical Therapist Assistant Program
Valid Physical Therapist Assistant License to practice in appropriate state(s)
Effective leadership and customer relations skills
Documents treatment provided including reasons for skilled intervention observation recording and reporting patient status and response to treatment
Participates in the maintenance of therapy records
Ensures availability of supplies and equipment
Provides documentation to maintain quality of the medical records as it relates to reimbursement guidelines accuracy of billing information and facility requirements
Participates in patient family and facility meetings as appropriate
Follows administrative policies and procedures including those related to emergency procedures infectious disease control and safety
Coordinates and/or participates in training programs for facility staff residents families and rehabilitation staff
Initiates new program development with focus on functional outcomes to improve the quality of life of facility residents
Participates in continuous quality improvement
Patient lifting using appropriate biomechanical techniques frequently throughout the course of a work day/shift; Able to walk bend stand and reach consistently during a work day/shift
Completes daily tasks and assignments and processes large volumes of work associated with the operation of the department.
Maintains effective communication with peers medical staff patients visitors and families.
Quality Outcomes Meets and exceeds expectations of internal and external customers. All organizational and departmental standards regarding quality of performance are met. Participates in quality improvement programs as directed.
Safe Working Environment - Demonstrates an awareness of and adherence to safety and legal requirements established at the facility with an emphasis on maintaining a safe environment for all persons working and living in the facility.
Accident/Injury Reporting Reports any accidents injuries and unsafe equipment and conditions to supervisor by the end of the shift.
Unsafe Conditions Immediately reports and corrects if possible unsafe conditions and equipment.
Workplace Standards Complies with relevant regulations standards and policies governing safe workplace environment (OSHA JCAHO etc.)
Safety Techniques Maintains current knowledge of all aspects of the facilitys safety program by attending safety-related training as mandated upon hire and thereafter as required by facility.
Attendance and Punctuality Follows all facility guidelines outlining standards of attendance and punctuality. Universal Precautions - Universal precautions will be observed in order to prevent contact with blood or other potentially infectious materials. Under circumstances in which differentiation between body fluid types is difficult or impossible all body fluids shall be considered potentially infectious materials. All blood or other potentially infectious materials will be considered infectious regardless of the status.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
While performing the duties of this job the employee is consistently required to walk stand sit lift equipment reach with hands and arms stoop talk and hear. General Sign-off: The employee is expected to adhere to all company policies and procedures while employed.
We are an equal opportunity employer and will consider all applications without regard to race marital status sex age color religion national origin veteran status disability or any other characteristic protected by law.