Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

Westgategardenscarecenter

Resident-related activities
Direct resident care
Timely, accurate documentation
The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care

Job Summary

  • The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.
  • Communicate routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

Matching Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • resident-related activities
  • direct resident care
  • timely, accurate documentation
  • safe treatment environment
  • infection control protocols
  • equipment maintenance protocols

Nice-to-have

  • relate positively and effectively
  • quality assurance initiatives
  • rehabilitation program development
  • assist nursing department training

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited PTA program
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Maintain license in good standing
  • CPR certification if required

Work Rights

Not specified

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