Physical Therapist Assistant- PRN

Job description

Overview
Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA)- PRN
Cuba Memorial- NY
Wage ranges: $35-$38 hourly
The Physical Therapy Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist.
Responsibilities
• Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
• Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
• Observe, record and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
• Assist with admission screening.
• Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
• Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist.
• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities in order to maintain clinical currency.
• Act in compliance with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Attend and participate in, or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems or needs.
• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.
• Perform other duties, as assigned.
• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third party reimbursement guidelines.
• Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care; project a professional image to foster confidence in the rehab. Program.
• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed; willingly helping others.
• Maintain the expected productivity level that has been discussed and is expected for your position at your particular facility/facilities.

Qualifications
• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice.
• Prefer experience in a setting serving the same age/type of resident population served by this facility.
• Excellent oral and written communication (neat handwriting) and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.
• Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

• Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time
• Pushing: Applying pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away from the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 lbs.
• Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position-Required to lift up to 50 lbs of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs with assistance of another person or a mechanical lift
• Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.
• Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body
• Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing or crouching on narrow, slippery or moving surfaces