Physical Therapy Assistant

Futurecare • Arnold, MD

267d • $34 - $44

About The Position

At FutureCare, we offer something different. Our family-owned company provides consistent schedules, generous benefits, and a collaborative work environment. With 35 years of business, Voted 13 years in a row in The Baltimore Sun as “Top Workplaces” and recognized in US Newsweek as "Best Nursing Homes", FutureCare stands out as a leader in managing health care across a continuum of care. We are known for recognizing hard work and dedication and reward our team members for their compassion and care. We also offer a Competitive Salary, Excellent Benefits Package, Nurse Retention Bonus, Flex/Advance Pay, Tuition Reimbursement, Career Growth Ladder, Employee Referral Bonus Program, Employee Assistance, and a 401K Plan. Apply now!

Requirements

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapist Assistant program.
• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the State of Maryland.
• Training or experience in long-term or sub-acute setting.
• Prefer active membership in the state and national American Physical Therapy Association.
• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.

Responsibilities

• Provides physical therapy treatments to residents according to evaluations and treatment plans developed by the licensed Physical Therapist.
• Exercises sound judgment and provides effective and efficient care in the performance of duties.
• Observes, records, and reports to the therapist the conditions, reactions and responses related to assigned duties.
• Tracks the need for reassessment and reports changes in status that may indicate the need for reassessment or referral.
• Maintains daily records of treatments and documents progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.
• Discontinues immediately any treatment procedure that appears harmful to the resident/patient and notifies the licensed physical therapist and other appropriate staff.
• Ensures appropriate review of care rendered is performed by the licensed Physical Therapist according to practice regulations.
• Abides by the standards identified in FutureCare's Statement of Corporate Ethics and the Corporate Compliance Plan.
• Assists the Physical Therapist in consulting with family members, physicians and other health care professionals, as appropriate.
• Assists with the care of the therapy equipment and rehabilitation department.
• Assists the Physical Therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned.
• Participates in continual improvement by identifying opportunities for improvement and by supporting implementation of new strategies developed by others.
• Participates in team meetings both within the department and within the facility.
• Acts in compliance with facility, regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.
• Adheres to facility policies and procedures and participates in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Nurse Retention Bonus
• Flex/Advance Pay
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Career Growth Ladder
• Employee Referral Bonus Program
• Employee Assistance
• 401K Plan

What This Job Offers

• Industry: Nursing and Residential Care Facilities
• Education Level: Associate degree