Physical Therapist Assistant - Assisted Living Facility

AW Health Care • O'Fallon, MO

6d

About The Position

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence. The work is performed in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care established by the Physical Therapist (PT), under the PT’s direction and supervision.

Requirements

• Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
• Currently licensed in the state or states in which practicing.
• Accept the Agency’s philosophy and goals.
• Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
• Ability to participate in physical activity.
• Ability to work for extended periods while standing and engaging in physical activity.
• Ability to perform heavy lifting.
• Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

• Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

• Understand and adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
• Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
• Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities.
• Help return individuals to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
• Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
• Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the PT-established plan of care.
• Consult with the PT regarding changes in treatment.
• Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
• Participate in and present in-service programs as assigned.
• Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned.
• Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
• Prepare medical records and progress notes, and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner according to Agency policy.
• Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
• Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
• Participate in educating the patient and family.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree