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About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The position treats residents as directed by the Physical Therapist, documents care in accordance with facility and regulatory requirements, and contributes to safe, effective rehabilitation services. The assistant communicates routinely with the supervising Physical Therapist and the care team about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning, and provides education to residents, families, and caregivers.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
Proficiency with computer skills, including inputting data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state.
Meet continuing education requirements per state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
Maintain additional certification as appropriate per facility.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the physical demands of the position, including standing and walking frequently; sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling occasionally; reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, and manipulating objects and equipment; and assisting, supporting, and transporting residents using safe handling practices.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

Responsibilities

Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with 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/or 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 ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding 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 programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents' mobility and independence.
Maintain confidentiality of residents' and company information.
Report department equipment problems so equipment is maintained in good working order.
Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.