Physical Therapy Assistant

Vierra Communities•Silver Spring, MD

11d•$32 - $38•Onsite

About The Position

Woodside Rehab & Nursing is under new management and is now a Vierra Communities property, seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. They are looking for motivated, reliable individuals with a strong work ethic to provide residents and patients with compassion and excellent care. The company offers competitive pay and benefits, a positive work environment, and a team committed to growth and excellent care. Vierra Communities is a family-owned and operated community that provides a unique health & rehabilitation experience with a close-knit staff dedicated to creating the best community and experience for residents. Their culture is positive, supportive, and thriving, encouraging innovation, leadership, warmth, compassion, and excellence, with a mission to advance and redefine healthcare.

Requirements

License to practice Physical Therapy within the state
Successful completion of the National Certification Examination for Physical Therapist
Must pass a criminal background check
Possess strong communication and interpersonal skills
Must have the patience, empathy, and compassion needed to care for elderly patients
Ability to work cooperatively with other healthcare professionals
Requires proficiency in technology-driven patient care and HRIS and timekeeping/attendance software.
Proficient in reading, writing, and speaking English.

Nice To Haves

Experience with long-term care and /or geriatric care is preferred

Responsibilities

Optimize the physical abilities and skills of patients by performing or supervising therapy staff in initiating referrals, evaluating and treating appropriate patients, complying with Minimum Data Set procedures, effectively participating in the care planning process, documenting progress toward identified objectives, and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, family, staff, and other professionals.
Conducts screenings of patients at regular intervals to determine need for intervention/treatment.
Establishes individual patient schedules in conjunction with other team members.
Develops treatment plans by identifying a problem list, including long and short-term goals and methods to achieve identified goals.
Coordinates treatment plan with patient, family, and other team members.
Implements and conducts treatment as outlined in the treatment plan.
Monitors patient’s response to intervention and modifies treatment as indicated to attain goals in accordance with physicians’ orders.
Develops appropriate home or community programming to maintain and enhance the performance of the patient in his/her own environment.
Documents result of patient’s assessment, treatment, follow-up, and termination of services.
Adapts treatment to meet the individual needs of the patients.
Provides/recommends/fabricates adaptive devices, orthotics, or prosthetics. Trains patient, family, and appropriate staff in the use or application of the above.
Participates in discharge planning.
Performs other duties or special projects as assigned and per JD.
Must be able to write, read, and speak English.