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.
Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance protocols.
Communicates routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, 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
resident-related activities
direct resident care
timely documentation
safe treatment environment
infection control protocols
communication with supervising therapist
Nice-to-have
positive staff relations
quality assurance initiatives
facility rehabilitation program development
Key Requirements
Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
Proficient in computer skills (Net Health, Point Click Care)
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state