Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN)

Goodwin Living•Alexandria, VA

19h

About The Position

Goodwin Rehabilitation is currently seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA). In this position, you will work with our dynamic and passionate team. The PTA is a vital part of an interdisciplinary team that strives to ensure older adults can lives their best lives! Under the Plan of Care established by the evaluating Physical Therapist, renders Physical Therapy treatments to improve resident’s functional abilities, safety level, reduce pain, and improve quality of life.

Requirements

Graduate of a Physical Therapist Assistant program (accredited)
Up-to-date Physical Therapist Assistant license
CPR certified (adult only)

Responsibilities

Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Effectively communicates with the Physical Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident’s progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.
Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department’s protocols and Medicare guidelines.
Coordinates resident’s treatment with nursing staff, occupational and speech therapists.