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Newport Memory Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct care and support to residents in a remote capacity. The role requires assisting licensed physical therapists, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a safe treatment environment while adhering to compliance regulations.
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Job Summary
The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Matching Summary
Match Score: 75
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Newport Memory Care is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) to provide direct care and support to residents in a remote capacity. The role requires assisting licensed physical therapists, maintaining documentation, and ensuring a safe treatment environment while adhering to compliance regulations.
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Skills & Requirements
Must-have
resident-related activities
direct resident care
timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
safe treatment environment
infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance
communicate with supervising physical therapist
educate residents, families, and caregivers
recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment
maintain confidentiality of resident information
Nice-to-have
participate in Resident Care conferences
assist nursing department with training
provide in-services on training programs
contribute to quality assurance
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Proficient in computer skills (Net Health, Point Click Care)
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
Meet continue education requirements per state practices