Physical Therapy Assistant PRN Pine Ridge

PRN Rehabilitation Therapy Assistant

This is a PRN opportunity, meaning that it is intended to hire someone on an as-needed basis. Although it's PRN, we're particularly looking for Monday-Friday availability with a possibility of weekend coverage. One of the benefits to working in a skilled nursing facility is there's no group therapy required, as well as reasonable productivity expectations! Apply to find out more.

Job Summary

Provides rehabilitation therapy procedures to patients under the direction and supervision of a physical therapist. Assists with patients / caregiver education.

Essential Functions

• Provides a treatment program and education to restore and return maximal function to the patient. Assesses effectiveness of treatment and modifies goals / treatment methods, as needed to meet changing needs.
• Documents treatment of each patient in compliance with department standards, medical-legal and reimbursement procedures.
• Instructs and trains other rehabilitation staff, nursing, other medical personnel and students regarding patient needs and rehabilitation services.
• Participates in ongoing process improvement, patient satisfaction initiatives, program development and marketing activities.
• Improves skill areas as demonstrated by applying continuing education in-services, participating in competencies in applicable areas, and developing new concepts of patient care and additional skills with various population groups.
• Demonstrates productivity as indicated by department standard.

Qualifications

Physical Demands

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 50 lbs

5 lbs : Seldom up to 10 lbs

5 lbs : Seldom up to 5 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 10 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 25 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally up to 20 lbs

5 lbs : Occasionally

2 lbs : Occasionally