Physical Therapy Assistant
About The Position
Join our team as a Physical Therapist Assistant to support our residents in all aspects of daily living, providing person-centered care to ensure we meet all of our resident’s needs. All of our residents live within our award-winning campus, creating an environment where you can be part of their journey throughout their continuum of care. Oak Crest is a beautiful 87-acre continuing care retirement community in Parkville, MD, part of a national network of communities managed by Erickson Senior Living. Erickson Senior Living is one of the country’s largest and most respected providers of senior living and health care. Oak Crest helps people live better lives by fulfilling our promises of a vibrant lifestyle, financial stability, and focused health and well-being services for those who live and work with us. As part of our team, you'll enjoy flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals, and we are committed to providing you with opportunities to learn and grow. Erickson Senior Living, its affiliates, and managed communities are Equal Opportunity Employers and are committed to providing a workplace free of unlawful discrimination and harassment. Since 1983, Erickson Senior Living’s national network of managed communities has been devoted to helping people live better lives. If you're driven to make a difference and feel passionate about what you do, you'll thrive in an Erickson Senior Living career. Experience a work and social environment beyond the traditional office setting, with access to multiple on-campus dining choices, health and wellness facilities, lush green spaces, and so much more. The company serves 27,000 residents with a team of more than 14,000 employees.
Requirements
- Current CPR Certification.
- Current MD state license as a Physical Therapy Assistant.
Nice To Haves
- Minimum 1 year experience in working with the older adult population related to the therapies is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Providing a holistic approach, supporting the residents' physical, spiritual, emotional, and clinical needs
- Providing day-to-day Physical Therapy treatments to meet resident’s needs in all settings across the Erickson Senior Living community continuum of care
- Following Medicare, state and federal regulations, APTA, and company policies and procedures and ensure departmental understanding and compliance in the areas of care provision, documentation, billing reimbursement, resident rights, customer service, and compliance, and other requirements as defined in the respective regulations.
- Implementing residents’ personal care plans, focusing on residents’ strengths, preferences, and preferred routines, while providing a sense of comfort, companionship, and belonging.
- Working with the interdisciplinary clinical team to ensure the needs of our residents are being addressed throughout their care.
Benefits
- A culture of diversity, inclusion, equity and belonging, which builds on our mission, vision and values
- 401k for all team members 18 and over with a company 3% match for eligible employees.
- Free access to our on-site Team member Health and Well-Being Centers, plus Well-Being programs, tools and resources for you and your immediate family members
- Education assistance, certification reimbursement and access to over 6,000 courses through our online learning library, designed to enhance your current skills and build new ones
- Growth Opportunities – grow with the company as we open new communities and expand on our existing ones!
- flexibility and work-life balance to meet your personal and professional goals
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Part-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
