Physical Therapist Assistant

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more than 1,200 employees dedicate their careers to improving the

lives of others.

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you'll enjoy great benefits such as : 403b, daily pay,

bonuses, career advancement opportunities, and holiday pay.

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insurance available for regular status full and part time

employees.

Summary

The Staff Physical Therapist

Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in the delivery of

goal-directed activities for the improvement of function. The

Physical Therapist Assistant participates in coordinating programs

designed for restore patient to maximum level of functioning. The

Physical Therapist Assistant carries out treatment programs to

achieve optional patient outcomes. Obtains relevant information

from initial evaluation and is able to formulate priorities for

patient treatment. Assesses the effectiveness of treatment

strategies and modifies interventions as needed to achieve the

desired outcome. Consults with PT for exchange of information,

ideas and collaboration to achieve optimal patient outcomes.

Provides caretaker training which addresses relevant patient needs

for discharge. Provides this education in a manner that allows the

caretaker to effectively learn skills needed to care for the

patient after discharge. Anticipates patient's equipment

and education needs for discharge in a timely manner. Communicates

discharge needs to other team members as needed to ensure a smooth

transition from skilled services to home / nursing home. Assistant

will carry out administrative duties. Department / patient

documentation completed within designated timeframe. Delegates

to / supervises aides appropriately where applicable. Progresses

students toward achievement of facility and curriculum objectives.

Assist with orientation of new department staff, students or

nursing home employees requiring mobility training. Possesses

skills for communicating effectively with staff, patients and

families. Communicates relevant patient information to other

members of health care team to promote interdisciplinary team

goals. Demonstrates as awareness of patient issues that indicate

the need for further medical attention and communicates with nurses

and physician. Seeks supervision as needed. May be assigned other

duties as appropriate.

Job

Qualifications

An

associate degree from an accredited Physical Therapy Assistant

curriculum

Current State License

CPR certified or willing to obtain within six

months of employment

One to two years of

experience with geriatrics preferred

Qualified new graduates will be considered

Must have ability to communicate well personally and professionally

and possess responsibility, initiative and honesty

Demonstrates strong desire to work with the

elderly and rehabilitation populations

Requires extensive mobility, transferring patients, moving

equipment, lifting, reaching and moving around obstacles

Fine motor coordination and visual / perceptual

skills needed for selecting and implementing treatment tasks

Pay range : $24.74 - $40.07 per hour

Category : Physical Therapy