Physical Therapy Assistant, Prn

Centerville Post Acute

Centerville, United States
Remote
Resident-related activities
Direct resident care
Safe treatment environment
Centerville Post Acute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in providing resident care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in a PTA program, proficiency in computer documentation, and the ability to maintain a safe treatment environment

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.
  • Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.

Matching Summary

Match Score: 85

Centerville Post Acute is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to assist in providing resident care under the direction of a Physical Therapist. The ideal candidate will have an Associate Degree in a PTA program, proficiency in computer documentation, and the ability to maintain a safe treatment environment.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • resident-related activities
  • direct resident care
  • safe treatment environment
  • infection control protocols
  • equipment maintenance protocols
  • resident care conferences
  • rehabilitation meetings
  • assist nursing department
  • training of Restorative Aides
  • update physicians
  • update nursing staff
  • update interdisciplinary team
  • update residents
  • update families
  • in-service training programs
  • educate residents
  • educate families
  • educate caregivers
  • home exercise programs
  • maintenance programs
  • safety techniques
  • fall prevention strategies
  • order durable medical equipment
  • facilitate independence in mobility
  • maintain confidentiality
  • report department equipment problems
  • quality assurance initiatives
  • performance improvement initiatives
  • facility rehabilitation program development
  • relate positively with residents
  • relate positively with families
  • relate positively with staff
  • relate positively with colleagues
  • computer skills
  • inputting data
  • read technical procedures
  • read policy and procedure manuals
  • respond to questions
  • apply mathematical concepts
  • solve practical problems
  • interpret instructions
  • stand and walk frequently
  • reach
  • push
  • pull
  • lift
  • manipulate objects
  • move residents
  • move equipment
  • effective communication
  • talking
  • hearing
  • perceive environmental cues
  • respond to environmental cues
  • assist residents
  • support residents
  • transport residents
  • safe resident handling practices

Nice-to-have

  • computer skills such as Net Health
  • computer skills such as Point Click Care

Key Requirements

  • Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state
  • Meet continue education requirements per state practices
  • Maintain a license in good standing at all time with the state board
  • CPR certification, if required by licensure

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