Physical Therapist Assistant
About The Position
The Physical Therapist Assistant provides skilled care under the supervision of a registered physical therapist. The role may serve patients across American Senior Communities therapy and wellness settings, including home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient therapy. The position includes providing direct therapy according to the occupational therapist’s plan of care, monitoring and documenting patient progress, collaborating on discharge plans, and contributing to case management. The assistant is expected to maintain positive interactions with patients and center staff and follow applicable state regulations concerning occupational therapy. This PRN opportunity offers access to a variety of shifts and schedules and the chance to work with licensed therapists and Directors of Therapy while serving senior residents across local American Senior Communities facilities. The organization describes its guiding principles as Compassion, Accountability, Relationships, and Excellence, and emphasizes patient-centered care and hospitality.
Responsibilities
- Provide skilled care under the supervision of a registered physical therapist.
- Provide services to patients in therapy and wellness settings, including home health, skilled nursing, and outpatient therapy.
- Provide direct therapy to patients according to the occupational therapist’s plan of care.
- Monitor and document patient progress.
- Collaborate with team members on discharge plans.
- Contribute to case management.
- Maintain positive interactions with patients and center staff.
- Adhere to applicable state regulations concerning occupational therapy.
Benefits
- Access to a variety of shifts and schedules
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