Physical Therapist Assistant

Paxxon Healthcare Services • Glenview, IL

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About The Position

Paxxon Healthcare Services, is dedicated to providing evidence-based, person-centered therapeutic services to residents. We are proud to remain a therapist-owned and operated company that believes in a unique and innovative approach to geriatric care. We're looking for a Full Time Physical Therapist Assistant to act as the patient's partner throughout the trip of restoring motion and ensuring that the client will function at their personal best . As a result, you will maximize the quality of life and movement potential within the promotion, prevention, diagnosis, treatment or intervention, and rehabilitation. Primarily Med B with Home Health as well 88% Productivity Expectation Will be leading weekly exercise class

Requirements

• Intensive education and clinical expertise
• Ability to manage patients with different types of personalities
• Current knowledge of treatment practices
• Drive to learn and grow continually
• Professional behavior
• Excellent interpersonal communication skills
• Physical Therapy Assistants must possess an appropriate Associate of Science degree from an accredited institution
• Physical Therapy Assistants must be licensed in the state practicing by the Board of Physical Therapy and provide an acceptable Criminal Background Check.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrate skill in the use and proper choice of physical therapy techniques and treats patients effectively with good response.
• Maintains and enhances patient dignity and modesty during treatments
• Shows appropriate therapist-patient rapport explaining the treatments and discussing the reasons for occupational therapy with patient, etc.
• Follows accepted precautions and contraindications for treatment.
• Utilizes appropriate therapeutic techniques.
• Provide accurate and timely patient records.
• Completes daily documentation procedures assuring that all services are appropriately accounted for from a clinical and billing perspective.
• Communicates and documents significant changes in patient progress as a result of treatment and accepts modified treatment plan if needed.
• Documents equipment provided, home programs and handouts given to the patient.
• Documents all communication with physicians and POA concerning patient's status.
• Communicate with others maintaining a professional attitude to assure quality care.
• If directed by the Physical Therapist, contacts physicians as needed to clarify diagnosis or orders, change treatment, or discharge.
• Consults patient's POA, nurses, social workers, occupational and speech therapists, and physicians as appropriate and needed.
• Notifies facility personnel and family as to use of equipment.
• Attends patient related meetings in accordance with facility policy.
• Demonstrate knowledge of insurance guidelines as related to applicable rehabilitation services.
• Perform all other duties and functions necessary for the maintenance of efficient, economic and quality operation of the department.
• Projects and maintains a professional appearance.
• Makes suggestions for department improvement and assists in development of these as appropriate.
• Demonstrates leadership qualities utilizing support personnel where appropriate to perform activities not requiring a licensed Physical Therapist.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree