Respitory Therapy Assistant

Sunnyvalepostacute

Resident-focused direct care
Accurate and compliant documentation
Maintain safe treatment environment
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.
  • The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

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-focused direct care
  • Accurate and compliant documentation
  • Maintain safe treatment environment
  • Communicate with interdisciplinary team
  • Educate residents and families

Nice-to-have

  • Relate positively with residents
  • Assist nursing with training
  • Provide staff in-services
  • Contribute to quality improvement

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from accredited PTA program
  • Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant
  • CPR certification
  • Proficient in computer skills

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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