Respitory Therapy Assistant

Canyonvistapostacute

Resident-related activities
Direct resident care
Timely, accurate, and compliant documentation
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.
  • 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.
  • The essential functions of this position require the ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally, as well as occasionally climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as needed to provide resident care and operate equipment.

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, accurate, and compliant documentation
  • safe treatment environment
  • infection control, safety, and equipment maintenance

Nice-to-have

  • relate positively, effectively, and appropriately
  • quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives
  • facility rehabilitation program development

Key Requirements

  • Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant
  • Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program
  • Proficient in computer skills
  • CPR certification

Work Rights

Not specified

Tailored Resume

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