What are the responsibilities and job description for the Physical Therapist Assistant (PTA) position at Lakeside Center for Rehabilitation & Healing?
Lakeside Center for Rehabilitation & Healing is now hiring Per Diem Physical Therapist Assistants (PTAs)
Lakeside Center for Rehabiliation and Healing is a 122-bed skilled nursing facility that offers short-term rehabilitation, long term care, palliative care, hospice services and outpatient rehabilitation. It is our mission as a team to provide our residents with high quality care while promoting their optimum health and well-being. If you are looking forward to joining a caring and uplifting team, we would love to meet you!
WHY WORK FOR US? BECAUSE WE OFFER:
- Competitive Pay
- Health Insurance with Family Plan Options!
- Dental with Family Plan Options!
- Vision with Family Plan Options!
- Tuition Reimbursement (Ask about our Bridge to LPN/RN Program)
- Paid Time Off
- Holiday Pay
- 401k
- Direct Deposit
Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ) Job Summary:
The Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) performs patient related activities under the direction of a physical therapist. Services may include but are not limited to purposeful activities or interventions to maximize the independence and the maintenance of health of any individual who is limited by a physical injury or illness, a cognitive impairment, a psychosocial dysfunction, a mental illness, a developmental or learning disability, or an adverse environmental condition.
Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ) Major Duties and Critical Tasks:
Assisting the physical therapist when performing tests, evaluation and complex treatment procedures
Observing, recording and reporting to the therapist the condition, reactions and responses related to assigned duties
Assisting the therapist in consulting with patients, family members and other health care professionals as appropriate
Assisting with the care of the physical therapy department and equipment
Assisting the physical therapist with in-service programs and other meetings as assigned
Physical Therapy Assistant ( PTA ) Required Education and Experience:
Must be licensed (or eligible for licensure) to practice as a Physical Therapist Assistant ( PTA ) in the appropriate state
Prior experience in Physical Therapy, preferred
Prior experience in Skilled Nursing, preferred