Physical Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care (LTC) (Days), Potosi, MO

Mobile Health Team Inc•Potosi, MO

1d•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Mobile Health Team Inc. is seeking an experienced Physical Therapy Assistant - Long Term Care (LTC) for a 13-week travel assignment in Potosi, MO. This position involves providing rehabilitative and skilled interventions to patients with physical functioning disorders under the supervision of a Physical Therapist. Key responsibilities include administering treatments, assessing patient progress, communicating with the healthcare team, documenting services, and participating in required meetings and training.

Requirements

Must have 1 year of PTA experience
LTC or Rehab Experience is required
PTA license is required
Missouri State License required/Compact Allowed
Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association preferred
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to work independently.
Strong organizational skills and ability to multitask
Willingness to participate in continuing education and training programs
Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently
Strong communication, professionalism, and reliability
Drug screen and background check (facility required)
Additional facility onboarding forms as assigned

Nice To Haves

Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification by the American Heart Association

Responsibilities

Utilizes evidence-based practice to support clinical interventions.
Provides rehabilitative, skilled and medically necessary treatment intervention to patients with physical functioning disorders per regulatory and clinical practice requirements under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
Administers various procedures as part of the rehabilitation plan including but not limited to: manual techniques; ambulation; therapeutic exercises; modalities; use of supportive and assistive devices; etc. Under the supervision and direction of a Physical Therapist.
Assesses patient’s progress and communicates with supervising Physical Therapist to adjust treatments accordingly in the clinical record per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Reports effectiveness of treatment outcomes to supervising Physical Therapist.
Provides consultation and counseling to patients, as well as families, caregivers and other service providers related to the physical disorders.
Effectively communicates with supervisor and other health team members regarding patient progress, barriers, and treatment plans.
Provides input to supervisor for discharge summary of services provided per regulatory and clinical requirements.
Documents all regulatory and clinically required information in the electronic documentation system and maintains patient records according to company policy.
Accurately records treatment minutes for services provided per all regulatory and clinical requirements.
Participation in required meetings including but not limited to: patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, rehabilitation meetings, etc.
Participate in facility and company required training, in-services and conferences.
Able to work with supervising Physical Therapist to obtain any necessary DME or supplies per regulatory and clinical practice requirements.
Able to supervise and support students under the guidance of the Physical Therapist.
Adherence to APTA and State Required practice acts, code of conduct, ethics during professional practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Active State Licensures when applicable.