Physical Therapist Assistant, PRN, Decatur, GA

Translations Inc Corporate • Decatur, GA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) is responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within the Physical Therapy scope of practice upon receiving a physician order and completing an evaluation. The PTA will optimize the functionality and skills of patients, conduct objective screenings of residents, and complete all necessary documentation. Collaboration with the supervising Physical Therapist (PT) is essential to develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling PTA/PT co-signature and supervision requirements. The PTA is also expected to attend all required meetings, assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification, and follow OBRA Resident Right Guidelines. Additionally, the PTA must adhere to facility infection control policies and procedures and complete all other tasks deemed appropriate for the role as assigned by the manager or supervisor.

Requirements

• Effective written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from Physical Therapist
• Completion of Physical Therapist Assistant Program
• State Licensure

Nice To Haves

• Prior Senior Living Community experience
• Knowledge of PDPM
• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix
• Prior use of rehab documentation software

Responsibilities

• Responsible for the treatment of residents with noted disorders or deficits within Physical Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation
• Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
• Responsible for the objective screening of residents
• Completes all necessary documentation
• Collaborate with supervising PT developing programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling PTA/PT co-signature and supervision requirements
• Attend all required meetings including care planning, staff meetings, family meetings, etc.
• Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
• Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
• Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Industry: Professional, Scientific, and Technical Services
• Education Level: Associate degree