PTA

PACS Group • Arlington Heights, IL

5d

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The role treats residents as directed by the Physical Therapist, documents care in compliance with facility, governmental, and payer requirements, and maintains a safe treatment environment. The assistant communicates with the supervising therapist and the care team about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning, and educates residents, families, and caregivers on treatment and safety strategies. The position also supports restorative care training, rehabilitation program development, and appropriate selection of durable medical equipment. California-based PTAs must comply with the applicable California laws and regulations for physical rehabilitation.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficiency with computer tasks such as entering data into Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• Meet continuing education requirements applicable to state practice.
• Maintain an active license in good standing with the state board.
• Ability to meet the physical demands of the role, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and other postures; handling objects and equipment; and assisting with resident care and transport.
• Ability to communicate by talking and hearing and to perceive tactile, auditory, and visual information for safe resident care.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification as determined appropriate by the facility.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
• Participate in resident care conferences and rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• For California PTAs, comply with California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate routinely with the supervising Physical Therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.
• Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident-handling practices.

What This Job Offers

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