Part-time Physical Therapist Assistant (3748)

Dogwood Village of Orange County•Orange, VA

24d•Onsite

About The Position

The Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) will screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions to any established plan of care as supervised by a physician. This role involves evaluating residents, establishing appropriate treatment plans and goals, re-assessing patients to determine the need for continued services, and carrying out treatment plans. The PTA will supervise treatment implementation by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and modify plans as needed. They will also provide thorough discharge planning to maximize patient independence, educate staff, family, and caregivers, identify needs for program development, and order equipment according to company and facility policy. Documentation, coordination of in-services, attendance at facility meetings, promotion of the profession, and supervision of student affiliates are also key responsibilities. The role requires attending continuing education courses and maintaining professionalism and adherence to regulations.

Requirements

Must have a degree in Physical Therapy from an accredited program.
Active state license required.
Excellent organizational and time management skills.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Possess current working knowledge of Functional Pathways policies and procedures, clinical programs with application skills to therapy disciplines.
Ability to supervise PTAs and PT Techs

Responsibilities

Screen, evaluate, re-evaluate, discharge plan, and make revisions in any established plan of care as supervised by the physician.
Evaluate residents per MD order and establish appropriate Treatment Plans and Goals that meet the specific needs of the individual.
Re-assess patients and caseload as needed in order to determine need for continued services or discontinuation of services based on patient progress.
Carry out treatment plan as indicated.
Supervise treatment implementation carried out by Licensed Physical Therapy Assistants and determine appropriateness, as well as modify treatment plan as indicated.
Provide thorough discharge planning that will allow the patient to function at a maximal level of independence in the least restrictive environment.
Educate staff, family, and care givers as indicated.
Identify needs for program development and implement programs according to company policies and procedures.
Identify equipment needs of Physical Therapy Dept. and order equipment according to company and facility policy.
Complete all required documentation according to guidelines specified in Documentation Manual.
Coordinate in-services for facility staff as need is determined, to ensure safe and effective carry over of Maintenance/Restorative Programs and overall call of the residents.
Attend all facility required meetings.
Promote profession within facility, including assisting with coordinating special events i.e. National Physical Therapy Month.
Attend Continuing Education courses specific to current position.
Maintain professionalism and follow all national/state associations regulations at all times.
Supervise student affiliates as directed.
All other duties as assigned or directed.