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, 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
Treat residents under PT direction
Complete timely compliant documentation
Maintain safe treatment environment
Participate in resident care conferences
Educate residents on home exercise programs
Nice-to-have
Ability to relate positively with families
Experience with Net Health software
Experience with Point Click Care system
Willingness to train restorative aides
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from accredited PTA program
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
CPR certification if required by licensure
Proficient in Net Health and Point Click Care
Maintain license in good standing with state board