Physical Therapy Assistant -PRN

Virginia Mennonite Retirement Community, Inc.•Harrisonburg, VA

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About The Position

The Physical Therapy Assistant assists physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures. The role provides services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist and administers treatment programs for residents and patients across the VMRC campus. The assistant performs therapeutic procedures, supports patients in physical activities and use of supportive devices, documents care, and helps educate and counsel patients. The role also works collaboratively with VMRC team members to meet resident needs and provide in-service education.

Requirements

Current state Physical Therapy Assistant license.
CPR certification.
Graduation from an accredited therapy program.
Work effectively in accordance with VMRC policies and collaboratively with team members.

Responsibilities

Assist physical therapists in providing physical therapy treatments and procedures.
Work effectively within VMRC policies and collaborate with team members to meet resident needs across the campus.
Work with other VMRC team members to provide in-service education addressing individual resident or patient needs, regulations, service-delivery gaps, and initiatives.
Provide services under the direction of a licensed physical therapist.
Identify patient-care issues to contribute to a physical therapist’s effectiveness.
Administer treatment programs for residents and patients.
Document patient care according to approved medical and facility documentation procedures.
Administer manual exercises and instruct, encourage, and assist patients with non-manual exercises, ambulatory functional activities, and activities of daily living.
Help patients use supportive devices such as crutches, canes, and prostheses.
Instruct and counsel patients about therapeutic regimens, normal growth and development, wellness, and health maintenance.

Benefits

Medical insurance with prescription coverage for team members working 30 or more hours per week.
Dental and vision plans.
403(b) retirement plan with up to a 5% company match after one year.
Paid time off; full-time employees accrue over 230 hours in their first year, with cash-out options.
On-demand access to earned wages before payday.
Company-paid short-term disability for full-time employees and optional long-term disability.
Company-paid life insurance, with supplemental options.
Flexible Spending Account with a company contribution.
Free or discounted membership to the on-site Wellness Center.
Tuition reimbursement and scholarships.
Employee meal discounts.
Healthy You program and RARE employee recognition and rewards committee.
Free Employee Assistance Program.
Referral bonuses.
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