Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
Maintain a safe treatment environment
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.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
The position requires the ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, with exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds.
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, and compliant documentation
Maintain a safe treatment environment
Communicate with supervising physical therapist
Educate residents, families, and caregivers
Nice-to-have
Participate in Resident Care conferences
Assist nursing department with training
Contribute to quality assurance initiatives
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state