Physical Therapist Assistant- (PTA)- Senior Living
About The Position
HealthPRO-Heritage is seeking a PRN Physical Therapist Assistant to provide care to residents in an assisted living setting in Millbrook, New York. The Physical Therapist Assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care under the clinical supervision of a Physical Therapist. Treatments are provided according to plans developed by the Physical Therapist, with duties also including documentation, collaboration with the rehabilitation team, and support for the therapy department. The role requires compliance with professional, regulatory, facility, and safety standards and the ability to work independently while recognizing when direct supervision is needed.
Requirements
- Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant program.
- Current license or eligibility for licensure under the statutes of the state of practice.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills, including neat handwriting, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to understand and follow the Physical Therapist’s directions and facility policies and procedures.
- Ability to safely stand for prolonged periods.
- Ability to push or pull with force up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds independently; may need to lift more than 50 pounds with assistance from another person or a mechanical lift.
- Ability to stoop, reach, and balance safely, sometimes for prolonged periods.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a setting serving the same age or type of resident population as the facility.
Responsibilities
- Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.
- Assist the Physical Therapist with tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.
- Observe, record, and report conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties.
- Maintain daily treatment records and document resident progress notes as directed by the therapist.
- Assist with admission screening.
- Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians, and other healthcare professionals, as appropriate.
- Assist with care of the physical therapy department and equipment.
- Assist the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other assigned meetings.
- Pursue appropriate continuing education to maintain clinical currency.
- Comply with Heritage Healthcare’s regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
- Attend and participate in rehabilitation team conferences, or provide information about resident progress, problems, or needs.
- Follow facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality-improvement and safety programs.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
- Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocate therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.
- Demonstrate knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.
- Support the company’s commitment to Compassionate Care and project a professional image that fosters confidence in the rehabilitation program.
- Perform duties independently, recognize situations requiring direct supervision, and willingly help others.
- Maintain the expected productivity level discussed for the position at the assigned facility or facilities.
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What This Job Offers
Education Level
Associate degree
