Physical Therapy Assistant Per Diem

Redwoodcove

Resident-related activities
Direct resident care
Timely, accurate, and compliant 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.
  • Communicates 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, and compliant documentation
  • safe treatment environment
  • infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance
  • assist nursing department with training

Nice-to-have

  • relate positively, effectively, and appropriately
  • quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives
  • facility rehabilitation program development

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
  • CPR certification, if required by licensure
  • Proficient in computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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