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.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
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.
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
Resident Care conferences
Communication with supervising therapist
Educate residents and families
Order durable medical equipment
Maintain resident confidentiality
Report equipment problems
Quality assurance initiatives
Relate positively with residents
Nice-to-have
Assist nursing with Restorative Aides
Provide staff in-services
Fall prevention strategies
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care
Ability to read technical procedures
Ability to read and comprehend policy and procedure manuals