Physical Therapist Assistant (Douglasville, GA) | Per Diem

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Physical Therapist Assistant is responsible for providing quality direct patient treatment in all levels of care. The PTA will implement treatment plans developed by Physical Therapist. The Physical Therapist Assistant is clinically supervised by Physical Therapist according to the compliance of all professional standards. The PTA will report to Director of Rehabilitation for all aspects of corporate operations.

DESCRIPTION

• Responsible for the treatment of 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

• Responsible for the objective screening of residents

• Completes all necessary documentation

• Collaborate with supervising PT developing 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, family meetings, etc

• 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

REQUIRED SKILLS

• Effective written and verbal communication skills

• Ability to maintain professionalism in all situations

• Ability to clinically collaborate and accept feedback & direction from Physical Therapist

• Physical Demands: Required to perform a variety of duties relative to the job, some of which require a moderate to heavy category of physical demand

Push/Pull up to 300lbs, Standing, Sitting, Sustained Squatting, Repetitive Stooping, Trunk Twisting, Sustained Kneeling, Sustained & Repetitive Forward Reaching, Stair Climbing, Walking, Grasping, Fine Motor, Lifting

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS

• Completion of Physical Therapist Assistant Program

• State Licensure

DESIRED SKILLS AND EXPERIENCE

• Prior Senior Living Community experience

• Knowledge of PDPM

• Knowledge of Medicaid Case Mix

• Prior use of rehab documentation software