Physical Therapist Assistant - PRN
About The Position
Our Physical Therapist Assistants support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care. Help people live better lives by: Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs Providing day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident’s needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations. Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging. Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
Requirements
- Minimum of an associate’s degree in physical therapy assistant program is required.
- Degree and training must meet current Medicare and state personnel requirements for Physical Therapy Assistants.
- Current CPR Certification.
- A valid current state license (for the state in which the community provides service) in physical therapy, where applicable.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in the therapeutic care of the older adult across multiple diagnostic groups is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
- Providing day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident’s needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care
- Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations.
- Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
- Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
Benefits
- 401k for all employees 18 and over. Company contribution up to 3% once eligible.
- A culture of diversity and inclusion, which builds on our values, vision, and mission.
- Onsite medical centers, providing wellness visits and sick care for all employees over 18 years of age.
- Onsite physicians group dedicated to only serving Erickson Senior Living residents
- Free onsite parking at all of our communities and corporate offices
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
