Physical Therapist Assistant (PRN) Fairfax/Reston

Goodwin Living•Alexandria, VA

12d•Remote

About The Position

Goodwin Living is seeking an experienced PRN Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) to provide care to patients in their homes or retirement communities throughout Northern Virginia. The PTA will work under the guidance of an evaluating Physical Therapist to improve patients' functional abilities, safety, reduce pain, and enhance their quality of life. This PRN position offers flexibility and the opportunity for extra earnings, ideal for those looking to supplement income, seeking a change, or gain experience with older adults.

Requirements

Current Virginia Physical Therapy Assistant license
CPR certified (adult only)
Possess the qualities of compassion and empathy and also comfort with at risk or low income constituents.
Possess the ability to deal tactfully and compassionately with clients, family members, and caregivers

Responsibilities

Provides Physical Therapy treatments to overcome specific losses of function due to disease and injury, under a Physical Therapist’s Plan of Care, and as dictated by the Commonwealth of Virginia Physical Therapy Practice Act.
Effectively communicates with the Physical Therapist to clarify the Plan of Care, relay resident’s progress with treatment, report any adverse effects of treatment, report medical decline or inability to follow through with recommended treatments, and offers suggestions to alter and progress the Plan of Care based on knowledge and experience with that particular resident.
Documents treatments/services according to the Rehab Department’s protocols and Medicare guidelines.
Coordinates resident’s treatment with nursing staff, occupational and speech therapists.