$$ Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) $$

FullShift Staffing, LLC
Lakewood, CO
Full-time

FullShift Staffing, LLC -

Position Description

A PTA is responsible for assisting Physical Therapist in helping patients recover and rehabilitate from the effects of a serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.

Provides support services to improve strength and function, restore more efficient movement, improve flexibility and aid patients in restoring mobility and / or improving balance and gait after hip fractures and other orthopedic injuries, medical illness, or as they recover from joint replacement procedures.

Principal Responsibilities

  • Provide support care of residents who seek short-term / transitional care with the goal to recover and rehabilitate from the effects of serious illness, injury or medical event, regaining their own best possible level of functional ability, well-being and independence.
  • Assist in providing appropriate aspects of quality patient care, under the supervision of licensed therapists.
  • Document all services provided to ensure accurate and timely billing of therapy services.
  • Assures that patient care follows the established Plan of Care, the organization s guidelines, meets professional standards, community needs and is in compliance with Federal and State guidelines.
  • Under the supervision of a Physical Therapist, identifies and develops a comprehensive plan of care; Develops and implements individualized therapy programs designed to restore, reinforce and enhance performance.
  • Identify need for and makes referral to other disciplines to address the comprehensive needs of the patient under the supervision of a Physical Therapist.
  • Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or assigned at any time with or without notice.

Qualifications

  • High School Diploma required
  • Requires valid Physical Therapy Assistant license or certification in the state of practice, or proof of license eligibility.
  • 30+ days ago
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