Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

LONGHORN VILLAGE•Austin, TX

9d•Onsite

About The Position

Longhorn Village is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant with a positive customer-service attitude, an interest in geriatric care, and the ability to motivate residents while maintaining effective relationships with staff and residents. The role is based at Longhorn Village in Austin, Texas, a not-for-profit retirement community offering independent living and on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The Licensed Staff Therapist Assistant performs patient care and related activities as directed by the Staff Therapist. The assistant treats patients according to treatment plans, contributes to functional, goal-based plans and obtains required physician approvals or service orders, documents treatment and charges according to applicable professional, regulatory, and billing guidelines, and communicates patient progress and care needs to supervisors and other health staff. The position also supports families and nursing staff with restorative or home programs, participates in interdisciplinary meetings, training, and performance improvement, and helps maintain a clean, safe rehabilitation area and appropriate department equipment and supplies.

Requirements

Graduate of an accredited assistant program.
Successful completion of the certification or state licensure process for Physical or Occupational Therapy Assistants.
Able to read regulations and write clearly.
Able to communicate in a courteous, friendly manner.
Able to effectively manage and direct subordinates.
Able to make independent decisions when circumstances warrant.
Able to deal tactfully with personnel, residents, family members, visitors, governmental agencies or personnel, and the general public.
Able to plan, organize, develop, implement, and interpret programs, goals, objectives, policies, and procedures necessary to provide quality resident care.
Positive customer-service attitude and genuine interest in geriatric care.

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist and according to the treatment plan.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and collaborative team-building approach with patients, clients, and team members.
Maintain productivity standards established by the supervisor and clinical needs.
Apply knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval or orders for services from referring physicians.
Record clinical documentation according to regulatory and professional guidelines.
Record daily treatment charges according to approved billing guidelines.
Instruct families and nursing staff regarding restorative or home programs as directed by the Staff Therapist.
Communicate with the supervisor and other health staff about patient progress, problems, and plans.
Participate in interdisciplinary team meetings, patient care conferences, utilization review meetings, and other required or directed meetings.
Participate in in-service training and facility performance improvement programs.
Coordinate with other departments, attending physicians, and staff within the Rehabilitation Department.
Screen patients based on identified need according to the State Practice Act.
Monitor department equipment and supply needs and recommend changes to the administrator.
Help ensure the facility and rehabilitation area are clean and safe.
Perform other duties as required or directed.