Eastmont - Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN

Transforming Age Associates•Eastmont, NE

17h•$22•Onsite

About The Position

Eastmont, located in Lincoln, NE, has rewarding opportunities to grow your career in an environment that supports you and your unique talents! We work in a family-like environment and offer excellent benefits including medical, dental, vision and more for our full time team members, as well as generous Paid Time Off, retirement and other unique perks for full-time and part-time team members! Come learn more about us: https://transformingage.org/community/eastmont-living , and find your happy place here! We have an amazing opportunity for a Eastmont - Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) PRN to join our team! This PRN/On-Call position starts at $22.00 DOE. Our Physical Therapist Assistants: Conducts PT Assessments/evaluations for assigned patients, developing and implementing a treatment and discharge plan based upon results and modifying it as necessary to meet resident/patient goals. Participate in program development in-services and staff meetings. Promote a safe and secure environment for both team members and patients. Actively support the treatment team, department and rehabilitation goals and objectives. Assist in care planning processes; primarily working with outpatient orthopedic clients. Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited physical therapist assistant program.
Current on the NE Registry as a licensed PTA.
CPR certification or become certified within six months of hire
Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant, and/or certified on the applicable State Registry
Strong knowledge of relevant rehabilitation therapy techniques and procedures in respective discipline
Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat and/or Adobe Reader
An upbeat, fun, outgoing personality and can-do attitude
Convey the appropriate information needed to identify individuals’ requirements relative to their condition and age-specific needs
A caring, passionate personality and ability to develop and maintain meaningful, positive relationships with residents, patients, families, physicians and team members.
Completion of a background check.
TB, and/or physical may be required in some state/local jurisdictions.

Nice To Haves

One year in long-term care or acute care setting preferred

Responsibilities

Conducts PT Assessments/evaluations for assigned patients, developing and implementing a treatment and discharge plan based upon results and modifying it as necessary to meet resident/patient goals.
Participate in program development in-services and staff meetings.
Promote a safe and secure environment for both team members and patients.
Actively support the treatment team, department and rehabilitation goals and objectives.
Assist in care planning processes; primarily working with outpatient orthopedic clients.
Promote the Mission, Vision and Values of Transforming Age in all areas of responsibility.