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.
The role requires completing timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
Employees must educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, 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
Treat residents as directed by PT
Complete timely accurate compliant documentation
Maintain safe treatment environment protocols
Participate in resident care conferences
Educate residents families on home exercises
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with staff
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives
Facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from accredited PTA program
Licensed as Physical Therapist Assistant in state
Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care
CPR certification if required by licensure
Maintain license in good standing with state board