AH PTA

Veritas Skilled Nursing Management•Phoenix, AZ

2d•$1 - $1•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant provides direct rehabilitation care to patients after evaluation and establishment of a plan of care, under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist. Care must follow regulatory requirements, clinical practices, and applicable physical therapy policies and procedures. The role is based at The Center at Arrowhead, a skilled nursing facility serving patients who need physical rehabilitation and/or complex nursing care.

Requirements

Current PTA license or certification.
CPR/BLS certification and an active CPR card.
Active fingerprint card.
Ability to lift a minimum of 35 pounds and safely transfer patients.
Ability to assist in the evacuation of patients.
Knowledge of physical therapy policies and procedures, laws, and regulations.
Good body mechanics, safe independent decision-making, dependability, regular attendance, customer service, clinical skill, communication, and a positive attitude.

Responsibilities

Perform initial and ongoing physical therapy evaluations according to standards of practice and state standards.
Provide rehabilitative, skilled, and medically necessary treatment interventions for patients with physical functioning disorders under a Physical Therapist’s supervision and direction.
Evaluate patient mobility, strength, and current functional level, and establish realistically obtainable goals tailored to patient abilities.
Coordinate with patients, family members, and care team members to plan for patient needs and short- and long-term goals.
Administer rehabilitation procedures, including manual techniques, ambulation, therapeutic exercises, modalities, and use of supportive and assistive devices, under a Physical Therapist’s supervision and direction.
Assess patient progress, communicate with the supervising Physical Therapist, and document treatment adjustments in the clinical record as required.
Report treatment effectiveness and outcomes to the supervising Physical Therapist.
Provide consultation and counseling to patients, families, caregivers, and other service providers regarding physical disorders.
Communicate patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans to the supervisor and other health team members.
Provide input to the supervisor for discharge summaries of services provided.
Participate in required meetings, including patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and rehabilitation meetings.
Complete daily documentation, including therapy notes, treatment times, and labor hours.
Make safe, independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Use good body mechanics and assist with patient evacuation when necessary.
Comply with physical therapy policies and procedures, laws and regulations, and company policies.
Demonstrate dependability, regular attendance, customer service, clinical skill, effective communication, and a positive attitude.
Lift at least 35 pounds safely, transfer patients, and participate in staff training related to safe patient handling.
Work effectively and productively.