Physical Therapy Assistant - In-House - Skilled Nursing

Vierra Communities•Falls Church, VA

7h•Onsite

About The Position

Woodside Rehab & Nursing, now a Vierra Communities property, is seeking a Physical Therapy Assistant to join their dynamic team. They are looking for a motivated, reliable individual with a strong work ethic to provide compassion and excellent care to residents and patients. The company offers competitive pay and benefits and a positive work environment with a team committed to growth and excellent care.

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; appropriately documenting progress toward identified objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient’s family, the staff and other professionals as appropriate.
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.