PRN PTA

NRG Therapies is looking for a PRN PTA to join our rehab staff at Windmill Village. 

Job Title: Physical Therapy Assistant

Reports to: Director of Rehabilitation

Job Summary:

The physical therapy assistant is a skilled technical worker who performs direct resident care activities under the clinical supervision of the Physical Therapist.

Job Duties:

• Provide physical therapy treatments to residents according to treatment plans developed by the Physical Therapist.

• Assist the Physical Therapist when performing tests, evaluations, and complex treatment procedures.

• Observe, record, and report to the therapist the conditions, reactions, and responses related to assigned duties.

• Maintain daily records of treatments and document progress notes on residents as directed by the therapist.

• Assist with admission screening.

• Assist the therapist in consulting with family members, physicians, and other health care professionals, as appropriate.

• Assist with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment.

• Assist the Physical Therapist and/or Director of Rehabilitation with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned by the Physical Therapist and/or Director of Rehab.

• Access continuing education opportunities appropriate to discipline and responsibilities to maintain clinical currency.

• Act in compliance with regulatory and professional standards and guidelines.

• Attend and participate in or provide information for rehabilitation team conferences regarding resident progress, problems, or needs.

• Adhere to facility policies and procedures and participate in facility quality improvement and safety programs.

• Perform other duties, as assigned.

• Understand reimbursement by various payers and allocates therapy resources efficiently in accordance with resident goals and outcomes related to discharge destination.

• Demonstrate a knowledge of OBRA regulations, HIPAA, Local Coverage Determination, and third-party reimbursement guidelines.

• Complies with all Infection Control, Universal Precautions, and OSHA standards for the healthcare professional.

• Perform duties in an independent manner and recognize situations where direct supervision is needed, willing helping others.

Required Credentials:

• Graduate of an approved Physical Therapy Assistant Program

• Current license or eligible for license under statutes in the state of practice

• Excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to understand and follow the directions of the Physical Therapist and the policies and procedures of the facility.

• Knowledge of accreditation standards and compliance requirements.

• Proficiency with computers, especially patient and healthcare databases

• Ability to complete the following activities safely, and at times, for prolonged periods:

Standing: Maintaining an upright position on the feet, especially for prolonged periods of time

Pushing: Applying Pressure and exerting force against an object for the purpose of moving it forward or away form the source of the force – push or pull force up to 35 pounds.

Lifting: Raising an object from a lower to a higher position, or moving an object laterally, from position to position – Required to lift up to 50 pounds of force independently. May be required to lift over 50 lbs. with assistance of another person or mechanical lift.

Stooping: Bending the body forward and down from the waist, hips, and knees, sometimes for a prolonged length of time.

Reaching: Extending hand(s) and arm(s) in any direction away from the body.

Balancing: Maintaining body equilibrium to prevent falling when walking, standing, or crouching on narrow, slippery, or moving surfaces.