Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant

Life Care Center of Elizabethton•Elizabethton, TN

14d

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) provides direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral and under the supervision of a licensed Physical Therapist (PT). The role must be performed in accordance with applicable laws and regulations and Life Care standards. The PTA follows treatment plans established by the supervising PT, documents care, uses therapy software, and collaborates with patients, families, support departments, and an interdisciplinary team.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapy program (ASPT).
Currently registered or licensed in the applicable state and maintain an active license in good standing throughout employment.
CPR certification upon hire or obtained during orientation; certification must remain current throughout employment.
Proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and email.
Knowledge of practices, procedures, laws, regulations, and guidelines governing functions in a post-acute care facility.
Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
Ability to sit, stand, bend, lift, push, pull, stoop, walk, reach, and move intermittently during working hours.
Adhere to Life Care’s Code of Conduct and complete mandatory Code of Conduct and other appropriate compliance training.

Nice To Haves

One year of experience is preferred; new graduates are welcome to apply.

Responsibilities

Provide direct physical therapy rehabilitation care to patients upon physician referral under the supervision of a licensed PT.
Follow physical therapy treatment plans under the direction of the supervising PT.
Chart appropriately and in a timely manner.
Use therapy software appropriately and accurately.
Liaise with patients, families, and support departments to plan for patient needs.
Participate in community health matters or projects as appropriate.
Make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Implement and interpret department programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Perform duties in competency areas including patient rights, safety, and sanitation.
Maintain professional working relationships with associates, vendors, and others.
Maintain confidentiality of proprietary and confidential information and follow company policies and compliance procedures.
Provide excellent customer service and maintain a positive attitude toward patients.
Assist in the evacuation of patients.
Demonstrate dependable, regular attendance.
Communicate and function productively on an interdisciplinary team.
Use good body mechanics and demonstrate reasoning skills and sound judgment.