Physical Therapist Assistant - Assisted Living/Memory Care Facility

Aging Well Health Care•Saint Louis, MO

About The Position

A Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) administers physical therapy to patients on an intermittent basis in their place of residence, in accordance with physician orders and a plan of care established by the Physical Therapist (PT), under the PT’s direction and supervision. The PTA works to improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help them reach the most productive level possible within their capabilities. The role includes patient and family instruction, participation in care planning and conferences, and timely preparation of clinical documentation and care-plan updates.

Requirements

Graduate from a two-year college-level program approved by the American Physical Therapy Association.
Hold a current license in the state or states where practicing.
Accept the philosophy and goals of the Agency.
Ability to exercise initiative and independent judgment.
Ability to participate in physical activity.
Ability to work for extended periods while standing and engaged in physical activity.
Ability to perform heavy lifting.
Ability to do extensive bending, lifting, and standing on a regular basis.

Nice To Haves

Two years of experience preferred.

Responsibilities

Adhere to established Agency policies and procedures.
Provide physician-prescribed physical therapy under a plan of care established by the PT.
Improve or minimize patients’ residual physical disabilities and help patients return to an optimum and productive level within their capabilities.
Participate with other health care personnel in patient care planning.
Perform skilled procedures as ordered by the physician and according to the PT-established plan of care.
Consult with the PT regarding changes in treatment.
Instruct patients and family members in home programs and activities of daily living.
Participate in in-service programs and present in-service programs as assigned.
Participate in performance improvement activities as assigned.
Attend scheduled patient care conferences.
Prepare medical records and progress notes, and update care plans for each patient visit in a timely manner in accordance with Agency policy.
Perform services planned, delegated, and supervised by the PT.
Assist in preparing clinical and progress notes.
Participate in educating patients and families.