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.
The role requires completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Employees must 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
Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist
Maintain safe treatment environment protocols
Complete timely accurate compliant documentation
Participate in Resident Care conferences
Educate residents families on home exercise programs
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with residents and staff
Experience training Restorative Aides
Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care software
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
Maintain license in good standing with state board