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 facility's 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.