Respitory Therapy Assistant

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Resident-related activities
Direct resident care
Infection control
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.
  • 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
  • infection control
  • safety protocols
  • equipment maintenance
  • resident care conferences

Nice-to-have

  • relate positively and effectively
  • quality assurance initiatives
  • facility rehabilitation program development

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

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