What are the responsibilities and job description for the Licensed Physical Therapist Assistant, Per Diem position at Apple Rehab Cromwell?
Apple Rehab Cromwell -
Apple Rehab Cromwell is a 74 bed skilled nursing community located in Central Connecticut. Its suburban setting at the top of a hillside offers views of the surrounding areas. Easily accessible from Route 91 and 9. Apple Rehab of Cromwell provides the most progressive nursing and therapy services in the region.
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Are you ready to work for a company that is uniquely different; an organization that is committed to your personal and professional growth? Then come join the team at Apple Rehab, one of Connecticut’s leading providers of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing care. We are currently seeking a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
The Apple Rehab Difference
What distinguishes Apple Rehab? We think it is our philosophy of Better Life, which operates on the premise that each patient and staff member is a special individual with unique thoughts, ideas and experiences. It is the quality of the relationships between our staff and patients that make Apple Rehab a better place to live and work. Apple Rehab is a best-in-class provider of short-term rehabilitation and skilled nursing services. We seek to attract and retain the best employees; in turn we offer a competitive salary and first-rate benefits including medical, dental, vision, short-term disability, and life insurance as well as paid time off, 401(k) and much more.
Job Title : Physical Therapist Assistant
Job Description / Qualifications
Reports to : Rehabilitation Director and Physical Therapist
General Purpose
Provides quality resident care to enable the resident to achieve and maintain the maximum level of functional ability while maintaining positive level of interaction with facility and resident.
Essential Job Responsibilities
- Complies with ethical, regulatory, procedural and professional standards and practice guidelines as defined by state of licensure.
- Assists the PT in providing physical therapy treatments to residents as determined by the Plan of Care.
- Manages caseload with supervisor by scheduling treatment individually or in groups while maintaining efficiency expectations.
- Instructs resident, family, and caregivers in PT to be continued upon discharge.
- Adheres to PPS guidelines, ensures all PT documentation / treatment conforms to documentation / billing policies and procedures.
- Working with PT, provides oversight and direction of techs and assists in the supervision and education of affiliating students.
- Assists in the assurance that the physical surroundings and equipment are sanitary, orderly and free from conditions that may cause safety hazards.
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