PTA- FT

PACS

20d

About The Position

The Staff Physical Therapist Assistant assists the Staff Physical Therapist with resident-related activities and direct resident care. The role provides treatment as directed by a Physical Therapist and supports safe, effective rehabilitation care, documentation, resident and caregiver education, and coordination with the healthcare team. The assistant also contributes to facility quality assurance and rehabilitation program development as assigned.

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 fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations.
Ability to solve practical problems and interpret written, oral, diagrammatic, or schedule-form instructions.
Current state licensure as a Physical Therapist Assistant, maintained in good standing.
Meet continuing education requirements applicable under state practices.
Obtain and maintain CPR certification if required by licensure.
Ability to meet the position's physical demands, including frequent standing and walking; occasional sitting and climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, or crawling; and lifting or moving residents and equipment.
Ability to communicate by talking and hearing, perceive tactile, auditory, and visual information, and assist, support, and transport residents according to safe resident handling practices.

Responsibilities

Treat residents as directed by the Physical Therapist.
Complete timely, accurate, and compliant documentation according to 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 provide 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 facility staff as needed.
Educate residents, families, and caregivers on treatment goals, home exercise and maintenance programs, safety techniques, and fall prevention strategies.
Recommend and facilitate ordering durable medical equipment to support residents' mobility and independence.
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.