PTA FULLTIME

PACS

2d•$38 - $45

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 the Physical Therapist and supports rehabilitation, resident education, care coordination, and facility program development. The position requires accurate and compliant documentation, maintenance of a safe treatment environment, and confidentiality of resident and company information. The PTA works with residents, families, caregivers, nursing staff, the supervising Physical Therapist, and other members of the interdisciplinary team. The role includes assisting with restorative aide training, providing staff in-services as needed, and helping residents obtain durable medical equipment to support mobility and independence. The employee must hold a state PTA license in good standing and meet continuing education requirements applicable to state practice. For California PTAs, work must comply with the California Laws and Regulations related to Physical Rehabilitation Manual Article 4 § 1398.44. The position involves frequent standing and walking, occasional sitting, and occasional climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling. It also requires reaching, pushing, pulling, lifting, manipulating equipment, and assisting or transporting residents using safe resident-handling practices. Exertion may occasionally exceed 100 pounds, frequently exceed 50 pounds, or constantly exceed 20 pounds. The work environment is usually low to moderate in noise level.

Requirements

Associate Degree from an accredited PTA program.
Proficient in 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 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.
Meet continuing education requirements applicable to state practice and maintain a license in good standing with the state board.
CPR certification, if required by licensure.
Ability to perform the described physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and other listed movements; lifting and manipulating objects or equipment; and assisting or transporting residents.
Ability to communicate effectively, including talking and hearing, and to perceive and respond to tactile, auditory, and visual environmental cues.

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 the ordering of 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 problems with department equipment so it 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.
Assist, support, and transport residents in accordance with safe resident-handling practices.