What are the responsibilities and job description for the PTA Physical Therapist Assistant position at Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center?
Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) Job Description
We are seeking a qualified Physical Therapy Assistant to join our team at Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
About Us
Emporia Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center is a Long Term Care facility located in Emporia, VA. We provide quality care to our residents and value our caregivers as the backbone of our organization.
Job Responsibilities:
- Provide comprehensive treatment to patients under the supervision of a PT according to state practice guidelines.
- Assist PT in identifying appropriate patients and referring them to rehab accordingly.
- Document patient's daily participation and progress on progress note in an accurate and timely fashion, and obtain the co-signature of the PT.
- Ensure MD orders are obtained for treatments, recertifications, and discharges.
- Assist with other documentation requirements as indicated and according to state guidelines.
- Attend facility and rehab meetings when indicated by Supervisor.
- Act as a rehab delegate to the interdisciplinary team.
- Participate in scheduling of patients as indicated.
- Complete billing and bill patients ethically and accurately for physical therapy services rendered.
- Cover other therapists' patient caseload during absence as necessary.
- Supervise junior PTA staff members or students as needed.
- Maintain professional relationship with co-workers, facility staff, patients, and patient families.
- Provide in-service education regarding patient care or physical therapy services to rehab staff, facility staff, hospitals, and/or community as needed.
- Comply with all facility safety policies and procedures.
- Comply with patient confidentiality and Federal Resident Rights.
- Report to work on time, adhere to scheduled hours, and project a professional image at all times.
- Adhere to productivity requirements.
- Maintain a positive work atmosphere by demonstrating and communicating in a professional manner so as to foster positive relations with customers, clients, co-workers, and managers.
- Perform all other duties assigned by the department Supervisor, Lead Therapist, or Regional Manager.
- Comply with all Facility policies re: lunch, sick, and time off notification.
- Adhere to any and all other Facility written and oral policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
- Graduate of an accredited university with a BA or Associates degree in Physical Therapy that is recognized by the APTA.
- Holds current license and/or registration in the state.
Benefits:
- Very competitive wages and benefits package.
- Flexible schedule.
- Paid time off.
- Company discounts.
- Company perks and activities.
