What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Cheswick?
Physical Therapist Assistant PRN
Kadima Health and Nursing at Cheswick is looking to hire a Physical Therapist Assistant to join our team!
Our mission at Kadima Health and Nursing at Cheswick is to offer quality care to our residents, and to provide for them a loving and compassionate environment, attending carefully to their physical, spiritual, and emotional needs.
Job Responsibilities :
- Optimizes physical abilities and skills of patients in facilities by : assisting in protocols of screening
- Implementing treatment for all assigned patients
- Delivering treatment to achieve identified objectives according to the established treatment plan
- Accurately documenting progress toward objectives and communicating patient status and needs to the patient, the patient's family
- Expanding and enhancing clinical expertise, professional and management skills through interaction with managers and other professional staff
- Self-study, and other continuing education activities; maintaining valid state license / registration / certification (where appropriate)
- Maintain administration requirements by : submitting billing, payroll and expense documentation in an accurate and timely manner, assisting in collection of statistics and updating records; informing appropriate staff and managers of patient progress and facility issues; and contributing to facility rehab goals and plans.
- Comply with infection control procedures and environment safety protocol within a facility. Must embrace the team concept and interdisciplinary care
We consider all applicants for positions without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, citizenship, age, mental or physical, disabilities, veterans, or any other protected status. We also comply with all laws governing employment practices and do not discriminate on the basis of any unlawful criteria.
