Description
We are seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team in a remote location in South Carolina.
Responsibilities:
- Provide physical therapy treatment to residents with noted disorders or deficits within Physical Therapy scope of practice upon receiving physician order and completion of evaluation
- Optimize the functionality and skills of patients
- Conduct objective screening of residents
- Complete all necessary documentation
- Collaborate with supervising Physical Therapist to develop programs appropriate to the needs of facility residents while fulfilling PTA/PT co-signature and supervision requirements
- Attend all required meetings, including care planning, staff meetings, and family meetings
- Assist the facility in meeting the standards necessary to obtain state and federal certification while following OBRA Resident Right Guidelines
- Follow facility infection control policies and procedures
- Complete all other tasks that are deemed appropriate for the role and assigned by the manager/supervisor
Requirements:
- Completion of Physical Therapist Assistant Program
- State Licensure
- Effective written and verbal communication skills
- Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations
- Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback and direction from Physical Therapist
Physical Demands:
- Push/Pull up to 300lbs
- Standing
- Sitting
- Sustained Squatting
- Repetitive Stooping
- Trunk Twisting
- Sustained Kneeling
- Sustained and Repetitive Forward Reaching
- Stair Climbing
- Walking
- Grasping
- Fine Motor
- Lifting
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior Senior Living Community experience
- Knowledge of PDPM
- Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix
- Prior use of rehab documentation software