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 Responsibilities:
- 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
