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 maintain confidentiality of residents' information while communicating routinely with the supervising physical therapist regarding progress 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
Treat residents as directed by Physical Therapist
Complete timely accurate compliant documentation
Maintain safe treatment environment protocols
Participate in Resident Care conferences
Educate residents families on home exercise programs
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with residents and families
Experience training Restorative Aides
Facilitate ordering of durable medical equipment
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care software
CPR certification if required by licensure
Maintain license in good standing with state board