Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant, PRN, Alliance

LionStone Healthcare•Alliance, OH

7d•$32 - $35

About The Position

The Licensed Physical Therapy Assistant assists the Physical Therapist in planning, organizing, evaluating, and delivering physical therapy services to facility residents in accordance with applicable rules, regulations, guidelines, and standards of practice. The role supports resident assessment and treatment planning, provides individualized therapy according to each resident’s Plan of Care, and helps residents and families understand home programs and adaptive equipment. Services may be provided in the therapy area or in a resident’s room, and may include facilitating telehealth services as instructed. The assistant maintains timely and accurate clinical documentation and billing, coordinates with facility staff and related departments, participates in care conferences and discharge planning, and reports questions, concerns, complaints, hazards, and changes in residents’ conditions to the appropriate supervisor or nurse. The role also supports staff development, resident rights, safety, infection control, equipment upkeep, and the cleanliness and safe operation of therapy areas.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited program conferring the title of Physical Therapist Assistant.
Current, unencumbered, active license to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant in Ohio.
Ability to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Knowledge of physical therapy procedures.
Leadership and supervisory ability and willingness to work harmoniously with and supervise other personnel.
Ability to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret physical therapy service programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
Ability to maintain therapy supplies and equipment and the appearance of therapy areas.
Willingness to seek out new methods and principles and incorporate them into existing therapy services.
Ability to move intermittently throughout the workday and to see and hear, or use prosthetics that enable these senses to function adequately.
Must meet facility general health requirements, which may include a medical and physical examination.
Ability to lift a minimum of 5 pounds and a maximum of 45 pounds periodically or as needed.
Ability to lift, carry, and support residents and remain alert to resident safety.

Responsibilities

Assist the Physical Therapist with planning, developing, organizing, evaluating, and directing physical therapy activities.
Facilitate telehealth services as instructed and help ensure evaluations, recertifications, progress notes, and discharges are completed on time.
Coordinate therapy planning with related departments and communicate therapy procedures and recommendations to staff, residents, and family members.
Maintain physical therapy standards, departmental policies and procedures, safety practices, environmental controls, and infection control procedures.
Participate in care conferences, discharge planning, resident assessments, and resident and family instruction in home programs and adaptive equipment use.
Maintain resident therapy documentation, complete billing and daily notes on the date of service, and ensure billing codes are accurate and compliant with current standards.
Complete medical forms, reports, evaluations, charting, and other administrative duties as needed; report questions or concerns to the Director of Rehabilitation and/or supervising Physical Therapist.
Assist with evaluating residents’ daily living skills and capacities, determining abilities and limitations, and selecting treatment activities and exercises based on medical and social histories.
Address each Plan of Care goal at least weekly; document when a goal cannot be targeted and communicate with the Physical Therapist about needed modifications.
Assist with scheduling therapy, preparing residents and equipment, and transporting residents to and from therapy areas.
Explain and demonstrate treatment procedures, reassure residents, administer therapy according to established policies, and instruct and supervise residents during treatment.
Design or adapt equipment in the resident’s living environment, promote participation in individual, group, and concurrent activities, and recommend treatment modifications as indicated.
Write informative, guideline-compliant notes describing care provided and resident responses; provide individualized services according to the Plan of Care.
Participate in in-service education, on-the-job training, workshops, seminars, and required facility training.
Follow department and facility safety procedures, use required safety equipment and personal protective clothing, follow universal precautions, and report hazardous conditions or equipment.
Maintain a clean and safe therapy area; provide and use therapy materials and equipment efficiently, report supply or equipment needs, and operate equipment safely.
Respect residents’ treatment refusals and participation in treatment decisions; explain and document consequences of not participating, report grievances, and allow residents to participate in treatment planning and scheduling as requested.
Comply with HIPAA requirements and report medical concerns or changes in residents’ conditions to the resident’s nurse and therapy supervisor.
Maintain communication with residents, families, departments, physicians, visitors, and other relevant parties to plan residents’ physical therapy needs.