What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant position at Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe?
Kadima Rehabilitation & Nursing at Latrobe -
Job description
Physical Therapist Assistant
Our mission 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
Education and Qualifications :
We're an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status.”
