PTA $5K Sign On Bonus

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About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The role treats residents as directed by a Physical Therapist and supports rehabilitation services, resident safety, communication, documentation, and care planning. The position also contributes to staff training, quality assurance, performance improvement, and facility rehabilitation program development as assigned. The employee must maintain confidentiality of resident and company information, keep department equipment in good working order by reporting problems, and relate positively and effectively with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues. For California PTAs, practice must comply with California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44.

Requirements

Associate degree from an accredited PTA program.
Proficiency with computer skills, including entering data in programs such as Net Health and Point Click Care.
Ability to read technical procedures and comprehend policy and procedure manuals.
Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, coworkers, and families.
Ability to apply fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or scheduled instructions.
Current licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant in the state of practice, maintained in good standing.
Meet continuing-education requirements applicable to state practice.
Maintain additional certifications as appropriate for the facility.
CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to relate positively, effectively, and appropriately with residents, families, staff, and professional colleagues.

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.
Assist the nursing department with training Restorative Aides.
Communicate routinely with the supervising physical therapist to provide timely updates to physicians, nursing staff, the interdisciplinary team, residents, and families about progress, goals, and discharge planning.
Provide in-services on training programs for other facility staff as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers about 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 residents’ 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.
Follow safe resident-handling practices when assisting, supporting, and transporting residents.