Physical Therapy Assistant Full Time

Longhorn Village•Austin, TX

21d

About The Position

Longhorn Village is a Texas-based, not-for-profit retirement community offering independent living and on-site assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation. The Physical Therapy Assistant provides patient care and related activities as directed by a Staff Therapist. The position serves older adults and requires a positive, customer-service-oriented approach, a genuine interest in geriatric care, and the ability to motivate patients while maintaining strong relationships with residents and staff. The assistant treats and screens patients within the applicable State Practice Act and follows treatment plans. The role includes preparing functional, goal-based treatment plans and obtaining approval or service orders from referring physicians; documenting clinical care and treatment charges; educating families and nursing staff on restorative or home programs; communicating patient progress and care plans; and participating in interdisciplinary meetings, training, and facility performance-improvement programs. The assistant also coordinates with other departments and healthcare staff, helps maintain department equipment and supplies, and ensures the facility and rehabilitation area remain clean and safe.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

Treat patients as directed by a licensed therapist and according to their treatment plans.
Screen patients based on identified need in accordance with the State Practice Act.
Develop effective treatment plans with functional, goal-based outcomes and ensure approval or service orders from referring physicians.
Maintain productivity standards determined by the supervisor and clinical needs.
Apply knowledge of Medicare and other reimbursement regulations.
Record clinical documentation according to regulatory and professional guidelines and record daily treatment charges according to approved billing guidelines.
Instruct families and nursing staff on 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.
Maintain department equipment and supplies and recommend changes in needs to the administrator.
Help ensure the facility and rehabilitation area are clean and safe.
Perform other duties as required or directed.
Demonstrate a positive attitude and collaborative team-building approach with patients, clients, and team members.