PTA-PRN

PACS • Twinsburg, OH

3d

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The position provides treatment as directed by a Physical Therapist and maintains timely, accurate, compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.

The assistant helps maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols. The role includes communicating with the supervising physical therapist and other care team members about resident progress, goals, and discharge planning; educating residents, families, and caregivers; supporting restorative care training; and contributing to quality assurance and rehabilitation program development.

The position requires an associate degree from an accredited PTA program, computer proficiency, and an active Physical Therapist Assistant license in the state of practice. The employee must meet continuing education requirements and maintain the license in good standing. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level. The role has physical demands that include frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting and other movements, and lifting or exertion to assist residents and operate equipment.

Requirements

• Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
• Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data into programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
• Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
• Ability to present information effectively and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
• Ability to apply mathematical concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
• Ability to solve practical problems and interpret instructions provided in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
• Licensed as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice.
• Meet continuing education requirements under state practices and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
• CPR certification, if required by licensure.
• Ability to stand and walk frequently and sit occasionally; ability to climb, balance, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl occasionally as needed.
• Ability to reach, push, pull, lift, and manipulate objects and equipment, including exertion that may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds.
• Ability to communicate effectively by talking and hearing, and perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.
• Ability to assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident-handling practices.

Nice To Haves

• Additional certification as determined appropriate by the facility.

Responsibilities

• Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
• Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation in accordance with facility, governmental, and third-party payer requirements.
• Maintain a safe treatment environment by following infection-control, safety, and equipment-maintenance protocols.
• Participate in Resident Care conferences and/or Rehabilitation meetings as needed.
• For California PTAs, comply with California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.
• Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
• Communicate routinely with the supervising physical therapist to ensure timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families regarding progress, goals, and discharge planning.
• Provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
• Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise programs, maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
• Recommend and facilitate ordering necessary durable medical equipment to support residents’ mobility and independence, such as splints, walkers, canes, elevated toilet seats, and grab bars.
• Maintain confidentiality of resident and company information.
• Report department equipment problems so equipment can be maintained in good working order.
• Contribute to quality assurance, performance improvement initiatives, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned.
• Relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree