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, and compliant documentation
safe treatment environment
infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols
communicate with supervising physical therapist
educate residents, families, and caregivers
recommend and facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment
maintain confidentiality of residents' information
Nice-to-have
relate positively, effectively, and appropriately
assist nursing department with training of Restorative Aides
provide in-services on training programs
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Proficient in computer skills (Net Health, Point Click Care)
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state